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Topic: filawinder v4 mod

hi all
this  is my new filawinder  v4
enjoy !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EK8JLMq_4s
regards
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2 Reply by IanJohnson

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Re: filawinder v4 mod

What's going on below the winder?  Is that an encoder for measuring length?

I like the belt tensioner, looks like you can change gear sizes without needing to change the position of the motor.  How are you controlling the tension of the filament on the spool?

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Re: filawinder v4 mod

Looks like a rails for drawer allowing it to slide left/right

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Re: filawinder v4 mod

hi all
yes ian it's an encoder for measuring length
yes CFTechno it's two rails for drawer allowing it to slide left /right
ian for controlling the tension of filament 
i use a piece of an old videotape and a bearing the filament is squezze beetwen them
like this
http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?i … MG0100.jpg