Wanhao Duplicator I3 Plus X Belt Redesign
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A Preview: Continuing work on from the Y-belt redesign, here is now an early version of the X-belt redesign. This is an upgrade for you who wants more control with your belt driven carriege. There are several ways to improve the resolution of your printer from the original 12,5 microns. You can change pulley motor gear to a 10 toothed one and while this will give you a 6,25 microns resolution, you will have less grip surfaces to prevent the belt from slipping. A better way to increase resolution is to get a 0,9 degree stepper motor. This will however cost more and you will keep the existing flaws of the original design. You may still however be able to use 0,9 degree stepper motors as a compliment to this design. Total cost of the redesign is about $10 and the design promise to remove the shortcomings the printer had in the first place. See my y belt redesign here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3483366 Reasons you would want this: * Precise belt tensioning of the X-belt. * Decreases belt slop - Belt springs are not needed. * Reinforced X-pulley mount. * 1:2 gearing - 160 steps/millimeter. * Compatible with most common NEMA17 motors. * Better X axis jerk settings. Reasons why you would not want this: * Your X motor will make more noise. * Your X motor will run hotter. * Your print speeds will decrease slighty. This is a modification which requires you to make permanent changes to your printer and your warranty will be voided. I do not take responsibility for the potential damages to you or your printer. Installation guide coming soon. If you have any questions, comments or critique, please feel free to post them.
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