This mod is designed to provide a simple and sturdy solution for tensioning belts on the Ender 5 Plus(Need confirmation for the Ender 5) Mercury 1 and Mercury 1.1 Systems
This Mod is derived from the enclosure project I am currently working on (Jan-2023). In order to provide a version that can be used by the entire Mercury community. I have forked the design and will upload the enclosure version once I am done. This was inspired by the Voron V0. This provides a sturdy solution for tensioning your belt while maintaining a design that allows clearance for an enclosure.
- Please print in ABS or ASA
- Due to the tight clearances of a part like this, I recommend this part be printed on a properly calibrated printer
- I Do not recommend scaling the parts via a slicer as you may have issues with fitment
| Item Name | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| M5x12mm BHCS | 2 | Needed for Rear Mount |
| M5x25mm BHCS | 2 | Needed for Inside Mount |
| M3x6MM BHCS | 8 | Needed to secure lid |
| M3x4mmx5mm Heatset Inserts | 8 | Needed to secure lid |
| M5 T-Nut | 6 | You should have at least 4 existing T-nuts from the Original BOM |
| M5x20mm SHCS | 2 | From Original BOM |
| M5x30mm PIN | 2 | From Original BOM |
| M5x1mm Shim | 4 | From Original BOM |
| F695 Bearing | 4 | From Original BOM |
- Install the Heatset inserts with a soldering iron for both the Left and Right Frame printed parts
- Total amount of Heatsets to install is 8
- Install the T-Nuts on both sides of the extrusion frame
- Total amount of T-Nuts to install is 6
- Install the M5x12mm BHCS at the Rear Mount hole
- Install the M5x25mm BHCS at the Inside Mount hole (This is a longer bolt to provide more structural rigidity)
- Repeat these steps on the other side as well
- Total amounts
- M5x12mm BHCS quantity of 2
- M5x25mm BHCS quantity of 2
- Install the bearing stack as prescribed in the original instructions for the Mercury Printers
- At this time you should insert the M5x20mm SHCS since the bolt will be held captive once the tensioner is inserted to the frame
- Repeat this process on both sides
- Total amounts
- M5x20mm SHCS quantity of 2
- M5x30mm PIN quantity of 2
- M5x1mm Shim quantity of 4
- F695 Bearing quantity of 4
- If this is a new build, follow the steps prescribed in the original instructions for the Mercury Printers
- if this is a retrofit, you will need to install as pictured below
- Slide in the tensioner to the frame
- Attach the M5x20mm SHCS to the T-Nut but Do Not fully tighten
- Note - the M5x20mm SHCS may catch on the initial hole
- The Stadium Shaped Slot can be used to lift the bolt
- This slot also exists in case you need to uninstall the tensioner - since it will be captive once fully inserted
- A pick and hook can be used for this or a small screwdriver
- Install the knob but Do Not fully tighten until everything is installed
- Install the lids on the sides of the frame
- Use the M3x6MM BHCS screws to secure the lids
- Total amount of M3x6MM BHCS screws to install is 8
- Tension using the Knob
- Ensure you are tensioning equally on both sides i.e 1/8th turn on each side simultaneously
- Lock using the internal bolt inside the Stadium Shaped Slot
- Please reach out to me directly on discord if you have any issues or suggestions for this Mod
Vprince099 aka Vengeful Discord - Vengeful#8648
- 0.1
- Initial Release
This project is licensed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE - see the LICENSE.md file for details
- ZeroG - Original Towers used to expand upon Link to Project
- Voron Design - V0 Team for Knob and Thread Appendage Link to Project