I ordered the belts and pulleys from McMaster-Carr 5 ft 7959K24 4 x 57105K11 Total was $38.70...pulleys were expeeensive. I have to find a way to make them. This discussion over a cable drive system seems very promising cost-wise.by Shayfir - General
My improved version of McWire is pretty much complete. I converted the screw drives to belt drives and added a heated bed. I have to re burn the bootloader though unless anyone has any suggestions as to why my Makerbot extruder controller is freaking out and won't allow the extruder motor to stop. Anyway, check out the improved McWire on my blog and let me know what you think.by Shayfir - General
I just finished a heated bed, converted from an electric skillet. I paid about $25 for the skillet and the built in controller heats up the "bed" from room temperature to 60C in less than a minute and to 125C in about a minute and keeps it constant. No extra electronics needed. Just another wall outlet. Good luck everyone with your ideas.by Shayfir - General
I used this tensioner idea in my belt converted McWire. It worked great! Thanks for the idea.by Shayfir - General
Good news! My mock up of a belt driven McWire is done. Just waiting on bigger motors to finish it. Let me know what you think or if you have any suggestions.by Shayfir - General