I really like this design but I have never been a big fan of using the motor mounting bolts to adjust tension or in this case to adjust the backlash. What do you think about making the intermediate gear adjustable with a vertical slot? Might make it easier to change the ratio too?
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Hi, I didn’t design this but as he said the design was inspired by me
So yeah the design can allow for adjustments in backlash and can also incorporate different ratios if designed correctly
I was actually inspired by your motor mount and wheel pulley design… The way you use the bearing it works great
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Actually, that’s a really good idea; I have side to side positioning for the idler gear to adjust it against the wheel gear, but having the play be vertical could work as well and allow for backlash adjustment.
Garage door openers use plastic gears, for the specific reason they want them to fail so you have to buy a new door opener.
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That makes total sense to me
can you share this project? im converting my long board to eletric, i own resin 3d printer, i would be glad to try your design
I would like to try your design if you dont mind, i own resin printer I would make the gears with strong resin