Quote Originally Posted by JAZZCNC View Post
Couple reasons really.
Easy to gear for extra speed or resolution/torque. It also helps reduce resonance that affects the motors.
Many thanks - I hadn't considered the potential flexibility offered by interchangeable gearing.

That raises the question: What brand/source of pulleys/belts are currently in fashion/recommended?

{Presumably, belt manufacturers/suppliers provide tensioning guidance?}


Thanks

Karl