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Belt and Pinion with Solid V Wheel?

Discussion in 'General Talk' started by raykholo, Jul 7, 2014.

  1. raykholo

    raykholo New
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    The belt and pinion concept, where the GT2 belt sits flush with the extrusion is shown using the Dual V wheel. Has anyone made it using Solid V wheels? I wonder if the hollow portion of the dual V wheel plays a role, such as keeping the belt aligned with the slot of the extrusion. Alternatively, the tension of the belt could also keep it straight, so I think solid could work. Has anyone tried?

    Thanks
     
    #1 raykholo, Jul 7, 2014
  2. andrew

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    Yep. Solid wheels work best.
     
    #2 andrew, Jul 7, 2014
  3. Mark Carew

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    On the belt and pinion system I use the solid V wheel as well.
     
    #3 Mark Carew, Jul 8, 2014
  4. raykholo

    raykholo New
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    Awesome. Thank you both.
    I just put up a new post in the concepts and ideas section that I believe you both will enjoy reading.
     
    #4 raykholo, Jul 9, 2014

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