Belts are a standard system for bikes already. Its the printed parts that are scary.
SzethFriendOfNimi@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Sounds like the perfect thing to test and iterate and then use that to have something machined in metal.
Of course with some stronger materials it may be fine. But how resilient will the belts be from the tension/stress and is there any risk of injury when they snap?
unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 2 weeks ago
RubberElectrons@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
No, some 1200cc motorcycles use them.
j4k3@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
These are basically timing belts for cars. Inside the belt are usually metal or aramid fibers that prevent any elongation of the tooth pitch. A lot of the automotive aftermarket principals of a timing chain versus a timing belt drive apply exactly the same here. The belt lasts longer and operates dry with more accuracy over time.