Another belt tensioner idea

[neilferreri (Neil Ferreri Ω)]

Been meaning to update mine slightly, but they have been working without issue. Which machine, by the way?

Carbide 3D belt tension accessory

The Pro is different than the SO3 in that there’s about an inch of space between the front/rear plates and any pulleys. That gives some room. What about a simple clamp like this? [image] [image] You’d have to trim your belt more, but you could get almost 15mm of tensioning. I’ll upload STLs if anyone wants 'em.

Foolproof belt tensioners needed

So, after trying to help @TX_diy with his belt tensioning woes, I thought I’d revisit this. (sidenote: is belt tension THAT important?) I am building (so slowly…thanks corona) an SO3 for my classroom. I had Y plates made that have a slot where the belts could exit. [Y-plate] I stayed up way too late last night (inspiration hits me when everyone else is asleep) and here’s what I came up with. First, the base which is attached using the existing M5 tensioning clamp hole and one of the M6 ex…