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Unread 02-12-2014, 16:55
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Re: Fitting belts within your frame

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Originally Posted by chrisfl View Post
Would you be able to create a slot in the top and bottom of the tube to allow clearance for the pulley to extend out of the tube a bit? Then the belt would be going along one or two outer sides of the tube. I haven't done this before. This would help save space within the interior of your frame for electronics and subsystems.
If I am understanding what you are saying correctly, you wouldn't be able to get the belt in since it can't be split. Unless you are talking about making one long cutout running the length of the tubing. In that case, a lot of strength will be lost.
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Last edited by Mike Marandola : 02-12-2014 at 17:11.