Belt Tensioner Belt Guide with Bearings (for Playseat Challenge)
Version 2:
Updated version utilizing the belt guide from: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6469577
It uses the shape of the playseat challenge to fit snuggly and the guide is now horizontal.
Remember to print it mirrored for the right side.
I used PLA and printed it with supports as seen in the image.
Hardware:
For one guide:
1x M8 80mm screw
1x M8 nut (not really needed)
7x Bearing (8x22x7)
Modify for any seat
I included a version without the cutout so you can make it fit any chair following these steps using tinkercad:
- Get image of your belt holes of your chair. Ideally it uses no perspective view. I just googled the chair and browsed the images (e.g. for playseat challenge: https://static.prod.ecom.mueller.de/products/8717496873026/8717496873026_5.jpg)
- Cut out at least one of the holes and safe them as png
- Convert png to svg. E.g. by using an online service
- Import the svg in tinkercad (tinkercad is free, you just need an account)
- Scale the model based on a key measurement you can make. I used the distance between the two holes.
- Import the model without the cutoff
- Place it on the position you want to have it in the chair hole
- Subtract chair hole model from the belt guide modle
- You are done! Just hit export and enjoy your new belt guide. Feel free to share them so other can utilze them as well
Version 1:
Remixed to fit a playseat challenge. Dimensions of the "slot" are: 250mm width, 650mm length and 200mm deep.
Printed with PLA, normal settings. If you want to have it sturdier, increase wall and top/bottm width.
Uses 7 Bearings (8x22x7) each, and a M8 Thread, 80mm with corresponding nuts and two spacers on the edges.