1 Topic by georgehine (edited by georgehine 2014-12-03 22:23:03)

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Topic: New Da vinci 1.0 Belt tension

hey guys I just got my very first 3d printer and notice belt slacking on direction change. I sopose this will affect quality? this is the very first print for me EVER. how should I go about tightening it? search this HCLEHeG3Ij4 on youtube. it wont let me post a link to the video.

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Re: New Da vinci 1.0 Belt tension

I had the exact same problem if you have a look at "Resolved:Problems With First Custom Print" on this forum.

Just unclip the right hand side panel and then loosen the two torx screws that are holding the front bearing mount. Pull it forward to put tension on the belt and then tighten them up.

They're Torx 10 size from memory.

You might want to have a read through the other fix to the belt I did for my one in that thread.

Cheers,

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Re: New Da vinci 1.0 Belt tension

thanks i gave it a look see. should I update firmeware and xyzware?

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Re: New Da vinci 1.0 Belt tension

Can do, but it won't fix this - this is purely a mechanical issue.

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Re: New Da vinci 1.0 Belt tension

I got the belt tightened up. also I had to loosen the other side and slip the belt around the pulley in order to square my Y axis. now I can print good circles also.

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