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[m_c]

I'd try the setup as is. The worst case scenario is the belt flaps far too much and causes resonance problems, and you then have to add some idler pulleys.

If it does need a couple idlers added, I would probably add a couple rollers to the top, to drop the belt down in the middle and increase wrap on the ballscrew pulleys.

[wallyblackburn]

Rigged up a tensioner using stuff on hand - including a Subaru timing belt idler bearing:

[wallyblackburn]

First movement!!!

[Clive S]

First movement!!!

I don't think it will cut anything without a Z axis

[JAZZCNC]

Rigged up a tensioner using stuff on hand - including a Subaru timing belt idler bearing:

Be careful not to over tension because will deflect the ball screws causing whip when at opposite end of travel. It would have actually been ok without a tensioner thou it's better down out of the way.

[JAZZCNC]

First movement!!!

Thats not movement that's a twitch.!. . . . Let it have it's head to shake the gremlins out.

[wallyblackburn]

Be careful not to over tension because will deflect the ball screws causing whip when at opposite end of travel. It would have actually been ok without a tensioner thou it's better down out of the way.

Interesting. I’ll back off the spring pressure and adjust as needed when it’s actually working.

Thanks!


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[Davek0974]

Interesting. I’ll back off the spring pressure and adjust as needed when it’s actually working.

Thanks!


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Yes, that long run of belt, I would have probably around 10mm of easy deflection in it - you really do not want to "twang" timing belts like guitar strings ;)

As long as they are not flapping in the breeze, the tension does not affect accuracy as much as you might think, but it will wear things out, cause resonance and generally not be good.

[wallyblackburn]

What do you guys typically use for steps per revolution on your drivers?

Thanks,
Wallace

[Davek0974]

What do you guys typically use for steps per revolution on your drivers?

Thanks,
Wallace

Totally dependant on the mechanical setup - pulley sizes etc