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Prusa MK4 y-axis belt tensioner — image 1
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Prusa MK4 y-axis belt tensioner

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This is a belt tensioner with a toothed pulley. Adapted from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2786671

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Mk4 belt tensioner with front access. Belt holder modified to MK4 belt holder dimensions. 
Tensioner frame mount adjusted to hold the GT2-20 pulley(15mm diameter).

Printed with PETG, 20% infill, support overall to keep hole dimensions.

Additional hardware:
(1) M3 x 30mm socket head screws with Nylock nut to hold the swing arm
(1) M3 x 30mm socket head screw with Nylock nut to hold the pulley
(1) M3 x 30mm socket head screw with Nylock nut for adjustment
(1) GT2 Pulley 6 mm belt | 20 teeth | 3 mm axis

Note: this is for a GT2-20T idler for 6mm belt only...

Update: Added a frame with square nuts as in the original Prusa X idler

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