Belt-in-tube drive base

[Jared Russell]

Originally Posted by End-Game

...and maybe a tensioning method, as we have not run the robot for long enough to accurately judge long term wear on the belt.

HTD and GT2 belts won't stretch by a noticeable amount. Once you have the right C-C spacing, you should never need to touch it again. That said, a tensioning method may make assembly and achieving proper C-C spacing a bit more forgiving.

[Michael Hill]

Originally Posted by Jared Russell

HTD and GT2 belts won't stretch by a noticeable amount. Once you have the right C-C spacing, you should never need to touch it again. That said, a tensioning method may make assembly and achieving proper C-C spacing a bit more forgiving.

I'd echo this as well. The WCP belt C-C calculator works well. However, we made the mistake of not being able to install it with slack and add tension. We just did exact C-C plus a couple thou, so getting the pulley and wheel assemblies on we're a bit of a struggle.