Flying Gantry Z-Belt Clamp Idea
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During the milled LDO gantry development and testing, I switched from printed Z-belt clips to belt clamps. These are also available off the shelf, so I'm considering adding them to the sheet metal and maybe even the printed gantry.
Pros:
- 10mm belt support
- Easier to install/remove
- More rigid connection to the gantry (with melty belt clips, I experienced layer height inconsistencies)
- No minimum bend radius violation (I snapped several belts)
- 5T engagement on 6mm gantries, 7T on 9mm gantries
- No printed clips next to the steppers (no SLM clips needed)
- Good availability
- Shorter than stock belt length instead of slightly longer
Cons:
- Belts have to be cut to pretty much the exact length (which is still better than having to replace stock belts because they're too short for belt clips)

