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douglas.d2
(@douglas-d2)
Eminent Member
Wobbling Pulley Video

Hi,
I just noticed this pulley doing a wobbling thing. Will this affect my prints in any way?

Thanks

https://vimeo.com/258922931

Napsal : 07/03/2018 6:39 am
stahlfabrik
(@stahlfabrik)
Honorable Member
Re: Wobbling Pulley Video

I guess not if the belt is running fine?

Napsal : 07/03/2018 12:52 pm
jweaver
(@jweaver)
Honorable Member
Re: Wobbling Pulley Video

Its probably not going to cause a problem.. But most people seem to think that a toothed pulley is a better solution anyway.. They are dirt cheap so why not use the opportunity to get one, and also install Matthews tensioner upgraded at the same time.

https://shop.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-i3-mk3-f30/upgraded-y-axis-belt-tensioner-t14203.html

Napsal : 07/03/2018 1:06 pm
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
Veteran Member Moderator
Re: Wobbling Pulley Video

The chinese toothed pulleys also have two bearings in them, one on each side, the original only has one bearing in the mmiddle... this is likely to reduce the idler wobble.

on my Mk1 prusa, the X axis Idler Pulley bearing disintegrated mid print... which was not good for print quality. (It had done a lot of work)

I temporarily replaced it with a plain bearing but that didn't run well on the screwthread of the M3 bolt... so I was glad to get the replacement bearing...

I cannot remember if that idler is still in the printer after the upgrade to Mk2 or whether I changed it out...

I have both 16 tooth and 20 tooth idlers available but so far, no desperate need to strip down a good printer...

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Napsal : 07/03/2018 1:48 pm
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