Belt Deflect-O-Meter
Source: Thingiverse by staffert
The Belt Deflect-O-Meter is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by staffert. An accurate and repeatable way to measure belt deflection and thus determine the tension in your printer belts. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
An accurate and repeatable way to measure belt deflection and thus determine the tension in your printer belts. This project grew out of a mistake I made purchasing a "belt tensioner" from AliExpress for $20, which turned out to be just a cheap digital tire tread depth gauge and some (very poorly) printed parts with a few hair elastics as the "spring"... Suffice it to say, it was hot garbage as sold, but I was intent on making it useful. Fast forward 3 weeks of design, I reverse engineered the main clip on part for the foot of the gauge, the rear slide clip and added some features: - Now snap fits onto your gauge and has optional thru holes for permanent mounting with screws. - Uses a compression spring for better reliability, repeatability. - Rear slide clip has retention pin and screw fo…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Belt Deflect-O-Meter is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by staffert.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by staffert, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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