Would be nice to enable even faster swapping of LR3 between a big (4’x8’‘) and little (2’x4’) table. Without making any mods, I could just use a paint sharpie to mark the belts in a couple of locations that are appropriate for each table. Then remove belt from the tensioner block side when switching between tables. For me, getting the belt position just right can be finicky.
I really appreciate the existing quick release design. Feel like I’m overly optimizing for an edge case here, but…
Am wondering if anyone’s created and printed a topless (or screw/clip capped) Y Tensioner block mod that can be attached and detached midway to the belt. Doing this would let you leave the big table’s Y Tensioner block always attached. You could then attach this modified topless Y tensioner block when mounting LR3 to your smaller every day table?
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Anyone done something similar? Don’t want to reinvent, also, don’t want to burn time fixing issues with my proof of concept if someone’s come up with a better solution already, e.g. 1) adjust internal belt channel closer to edge away from centered vertical bolt, 2) use peg/retainer instead of screw, fast access, etc…
Mod has top-bottom split Y tensioner blocks enabling clamping to middle of the belt. So, the original Y tensioner block can always remain attached towards end of the belt. Meanwhile the mid belt tensioner can be quickly added and removed.
Included both bottom and top models here, but I’m only using the bottom part in my build. Am using M5 30mm bolt with M5 wing nuts (see pic below). My print is tight enough to not need the top part, or wing nut even. Early days still, so maybe the PLA will loosen up over time since my LR3 lives in an unconditioned space exposed to hot-cold weather cycles. Will mount top part if/when I experience belt slipping out from the bottom part.
LR3’s existing quick release design is great, this block is only useful for folks wanting to mount their LR3 to different sized tables/surfaces.
WARNING: Closely inspect and watch for whether belt is being damaged/worn by the mount, ensure your parts printed cleanly, and/or you did post print clean up to ensure Mid Belt isn’t damaged in a way that compromises usage on your full size table.
Mod has top-bottom split Y tensioner blocks enabling clamping to middle of the belt. So, the original Y tensioner block can always remain attached towards end of the belt. Meanwhile the mid belt tensioner can be quickly added and removed. I use wing nuts on my Mid Belt tensioner, ensure your your wiring isn’t loose and snags on wing nutes if you decide to use them too.
Included both bottom and top models here, but I’m only using the bottom part in my build (see my Make pic(s)). Am using M5 30mm bolt with M5 wing nuts (see pic below). My print is tight enough to not need the top part, or wing nut even. Early days still, so maybe the PLA will loosen up over time since my LR3 lives in an unconditioned space exposed to hot-cold weather cycles. Will mount top part if/when I experience belt slipping out from the bottom part.
Existing quick release design is great, this block is only useful for folks wanting to mount their LR3 to different sized tables/surfaces.
@Autonomous made some nice belt holders/tensioners too. If you haven’t already, consider checking those out incase they’re a better option for your build.
