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Y belt problem

Discussion in 'Troubleshooting' started by Dale Rooney, Aug 18, 2013.

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  1. Dale Rooney

    Dale Rooney New Member

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    Is anyone else having problems with the y axis belt coming loose? The one on mine was loose when it arrived and it's loose again after only a few prints. I don't understand how it's coming loose.

    Daroon
     
    #1 Dale Rooney, Aug 18, 2013
  2. Harry

    Harry Team ROBO 3D
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    Hey Daroon, after tightening it, I recommend (I had this issue, fixed it once about 2 months ago, had it right when I got my printer) using 2 zip ties to really lock/secure the belt in place. Let me know if that helps or you want pictures!
     
    #2 Harry, Aug 19, 2013
  3. Printed Solid

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    There are a lot of printable clip on belt tensioners on thingiverse as well.
     
    #3 Printed Solid, Aug 20, 2013
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    I used the zip tie method that Harry talked about it seems to have worked just great but you may also wna to check that the pulley is tightly secured to the motor shaft. that is a job getting t oit especially if you already have the print bed dialed in alot that will have to be redone if you want to check the that pulley.
     
    #4 tesseract, Aug 27, 2013
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