Getting ready to put my lowrider together but had a few questions about the belts. I am building a 4’x4’ workable table. The calculator comes out to 2x56 and 2x65. First off, is the supplied belt long enough for a 4’x4’ table? and the 56" length, is that the actual belt length, or is that from ziptie to ziptie (usable length)?
Are you using the LR calculator? That should be 2x’s Y and a single X, with a total length given. Convert the total length to M, I am getting under 5M, Kit comes with at least 7.5M.
The numbers are what you should cut them to, to be able to fold and tension them.
See that now, thanks! How much tension should I feel in the belt?
Hey, I came across this video today showing the Creality Ender 3 printer, and I was quite intrigued by the method in which they attach a crimped barrel onto the drive belt to secure it. See below at about the 1:30 mark, he shows the connection type. Just curious if something like this would ever replace the zip tie route.
The belt still needs to be tightened so either a zip tie or a screw and nut. I am just a huge fan of zip ties and duct tape…
People tend to over tighten the belts with a screw is why I don’t use them.
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You could design a 2-piece end block, perhaps with a dovetail for alignment/retention, and hold it together with a draw latch like this: Amazon.com
But maybe that is a little too easy to release. Will have to think about that…
Yup or just use a zip tie. I honestly have not ever seen a downside, so many people are so against them and I have no idea why. A few cents…
The point of the two piece lock was to be able to easily let off the tension on the belts so you could remove the gantry from the table and reinstall without having to worry about having to adjust tension again each time. I’ve got nothing against zip ties…
Ohhhhh
Wonder if something like this would work?