Gregs Maker Corner | Part 9. Voron 0.2 Build - Cross Beams & Belts, Belt Tensioning @GregsMakerCorner | Uploaded February 2023 | Updated October 2024, 12 hours ago.
This video covers finishing up the X Axis assembly (with the Cross Beams) and then the belts. The belts are one of the more challenging parts of the Voron 0.2 build. I have tried to cover all the insights I have learned through trial and error after building several Voron 0's. I do not go 100% by the manual, but pretty close. I hope some of the tips and tricks I show in the manual help you with your build.
A note on tuning the belts: Pano Tuner will help you get in the right ballpark / range for your tension. If your phone or tablet app is having a hard time picking up the frequency, try to listen to the belt as you tune it, and hum the frequency. It is important to be in the range of 110-140 hz. I wouldn't recommend going over that- loosen the tension if you are. The most important thing is getting the tension "equal" so the frequency should be the same on both belts.
It is also important to make sure you have no gaps on the back or front of the gantry, when you push it fully back or forward. If you have gaps but the frequencies are the same, you are out of square. You may need to go back to the "Squaring" section of the manual on page 119, and then retension. It is important that both belts are equal tension (frequency) with no gaps.
Download Pano Tuner app here:
IOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/free-chromatic-tuner-pano-tuner/id449780743
Android/Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.soundlim.panotuner&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1
My build was sponsored by Boxxy Prints. Get your 3d printed parts here:
boxxyprints.com/product/v0-1-printed-parts-kit/?v=0a10a0b3e53b
Printed part colors are from Fusion Filaments, Cosmic Ray Blue and Alpha Particle Orange ABS 1.5.
fusionfilaments.com/collections/abs-1-5-filament
Powder Coated Extrusions are from DLLPDF. These extrusions, at the time of the video are Mitsumi. They are powder coated and exactly 15mm x 15mm (the coating adds a small amount of thickness). I purchased a full v0.2 extrusion kit.
dllpdf.com/v0.2
Tool Recommendations: (not all were mentioned in this intro video, but are used later in my build):
**Disclosure: these are AFFILIATE LINKS- costs you nothing extra, and helps my channel
Components:
SKR Pico: amzn.to/3E0lZk5
Stepper online motors: amzn.to/3YoN6h4
Mellow Fly SHT 36 V2: boxxyprints.com/product/mellow-fly-sht-36-v2-0/?v=0a10a0b3e53b * I planned to use this, but went BTT EBB36 due to a firmware issue.
BTT EBB36: amzn.to/3xdaphQ (I used V1, but this is V1.2)
Tools:
PA-09 Engineer Crimping tool: amzn.to/3aLgZB9
Hakko Soldering Station: amzn.to/3FZtsiM
Hakko Heat Insert Tool: amzn.to/3aLh6N5
Small Finishing Sander: amzn.to/3FTwt4p
Metal Ruler: amzn.to/3n5YsoQ
Small Screwdriver Set: amzn.to/3DNNc7h
Heavy Duty Scissors: amzn.to/3DObKNm
Bondhus Hex Drivers (Ball Driver): amzn.to/3vpjti8
Wiha Hex Drivers: amzn.to/3vp5Tv4
Titan Ratcheting Crimper: amzn.to/3aKaONE
Ferrule Crimping Tool: amzn.to/2Z3axDb
Consumables:
Blue Permatex: amzn.to/3ATPmjE
Isopropyl Alcohol (Spray Bottle): amzn.to/3lRp1Pe
JST XH Connector Kit (Fan connectors, Motor Connectors, etc.): amzn.to/3BTMYuM
Synthetic Lube: amzn.to/3FUyptf
Synthetic Oil: amzn.to/3BW2TZE
Blue Permatex: amzn.to/3ATPmjE
Voron 0.1 Discord Link:
discord.com/invite/voron
This video covers finishing up the X Axis assembly (with the Cross Beams) and then the belts. The belts are one of the more challenging parts of the Voron 0.2 build. I have tried to cover all the insights I have learned through trial and error after building several Voron 0's. I do not go 100% by the manual, but pretty close. I hope some of the tips and tricks I show in the manual help you with your build.
A note on tuning the belts: Pano Tuner will help you get in the right ballpark / range for your tension. If your phone or tablet app is having a hard time picking up the frequency, try to listen to the belt as you tune it, and hum the frequency. It is important to be in the range of 110-140 hz. I wouldn't recommend going over that- loosen the tension if you are. The most important thing is getting the tension "equal" so the frequency should be the same on both belts.
It is also important to make sure you have no gaps on the back or front of the gantry, when you push it fully back or forward. If you have gaps but the frequencies are the same, you are out of square. You may need to go back to the "Squaring" section of the manual on page 119, and then retension. It is important that both belts are equal tension (frequency) with no gaps.
Download Pano Tuner app here:
IOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/free-chromatic-tuner-pano-tuner/id449780743
Android/Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.soundlim.panotuner&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1
My build was sponsored by Boxxy Prints. Get your 3d printed parts here:
boxxyprints.com/product/v0-1-printed-parts-kit/?v=0a10a0b3e53b
Printed part colors are from Fusion Filaments, Cosmic Ray Blue and Alpha Particle Orange ABS 1.5.
fusionfilaments.com/collections/abs-1-5-filament
Powder Coated Extrusions are from DLLPDF. These extrusions, at the time of the video are Mitsumi. They are powder coated and exactly 15mm x 15mm (the coating adds a small amount of thickness). I purchased a full v0.2 extrusion kit.
dllpdf.com/v0.2
Tool Recommendations: (not all were mentioned in this intro video, but are used later in my build):
**Disclosure: these are AFFILIATE LINKS- costs you nothing extra, and helps my channel
Components:
SKR Pico: amzn.to/3E0lZk5
Stepper online motors: amzn.to/3YoN6h4
Mellow Fly SHT 36 V2: boxxyprints.com/product/mellow-fly-sht-36-v2-0/?v=0a10a0b3e53b * I planned to use this, but went BTT EBB36 due to a firmware issue.
BTT EBB36: amzn.to/3xdaphQ (I used V1, but this is V1.2)
Tools:
PA-09 Engineer Crimping tool: amzn.to/3aLgZB9
Hakko Soldering Station: amzn.to/3FZtsiM
Hakko Heat Insert Tool: amzn.to/3aLh6N5
Small Finishing Sander: amzn.to/3FTwt4p
Metal Ruler: amzn.to/3n5YsoQ
Small Screwdriver Set: amzn.to/3DNNc7h
Heavy Duty Scissors: amzn.to/3DObKNm
Bondhus Hex Drivers (Ball Driver): amzn.to/3vpjti8
Wiha Hex Drivers: amzn.to/3vp5Tv4
Titan Ratcheting Crimper: amzn.to/3aKaONE
Ferrule Crimping Tool: amzn.to/2Z3axDb
Consumables:
Blue Permatex: amzn.to/3ATPmjE
Isopropyl Alcohol (Spray Bottle): amzn.to/3lRp1Pe
JST XH Connector Kit (Fan connectors, Motor Connectors, etc.): amzn.to/3BTMYuM
Synthetic Lube: amzn.to/3FUyptf
Synthetic Oil: amzn.to/3BW2TZE
Blue Permatex: amzn.to/3ATPmjE
Voron 0.1 Discord Link:
discord.com/invite/voron
