Belt tightness meter instead of sound frequency
Anyone know what belt tightness is needed using a meter like this?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807060775252.html
Prusa goes by the sound frequency of strumming the belt like an instrument.
Many of us use this:
https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/46639-tension-meter-for-the-gt2-belts-of-i3-mk3s-or-prus
- also good for Mk4.
Cheerio,
RE: Belt tightness meter instead of sound frequency
I've used the gauge linked to by diem for years, on Mk3, Mk4 and Minis. I found it more reliable than anything else.
Formerly known on this forum as @fuchsr -- until all hell broke loose with the forum software...
RE: Belt tightness meter instead of sound frequency
I cannot see this gauge (gage) working on 3D printers that have an extruded rail guide system, as the belt runs inside under the "V"
With these belts being enclosed it´s difficult to use the Prusa trusted technique of audibly giving the belt a "twang" and getting
the right note. IE then we have the correct tension or maybe the use of a music tuning device would be more beneficial.
Free aps are available through any tablet or phone. What note do we tune to?