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The Simple Elegance of the Integrated Timing Belt Loopback Fastener

65 points · 16 comments · hasheddan

  1. Perz1val · · focus · HN ↗
    That center pin looks fragile, especially if it's printed along Z axis. How about printing teeth that'd mesh with the belt?
    1. _spduchamp · · focus · HN ↗
      It looks like the pin doesn't take much load. It looks like the pin holds the teeth open, while the load is on the shoulders of the entryway.
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