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Re: pic: Belt Drive Chassis Take 2

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Originally Posted by Sh1ine View Post
The other mentor is concerned about the same thing. I am not sure that I completely follow you however. I am under the impression that if a belt has a 5mm pitch it is only a matter of turning a pulley (also with a 5mm pitch) to the correct orientation. And if that pulley has a 5mm pitch then the belt should match at all points, regardless of the path in between. But who knows, you answer sounds a lot better then mine. I have never been much of a math wiz.

Have you experienced a issue like this or are you just making a well educated guess (theory)?
This is a real issue with any toothed belt or chain if you attempt to engage different locations of the same sprocket.

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