GT2 Timing Pulley Generator

GT2 Timing Pulley Generator

Win64, English

LayerFusion
Easily create customizable GT2 timing pulleys in Autodesk® Fusion®.

General Usage Instructions

1. Getting Started

Once the add-in is installed, you can access it directly from the Create menu within Fusion.

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Open Fusion and load your project.
  2. Navigate to the Create dropdown menu.
  3. Select Create GT2 Pulley to open the generator dialog box.

2. Using the Pulley Generator

Creating a Pulley:

  1. In the generator dialog box, you’ll find various customization options:
    • Teeth Count: Set the number of teeth for the pulley.
    • Bore Diameter: Define the diameter of the central bore.
    • Belt Width: Choose the appropriate belt width (e.g., 6mm, 10mm).
    • Guide Height: Adjust the flange height to prevent the belt from slipping.
  2. Once your parameters are set, click OK to generate the pulley in your design workspace.

Customization Options:

  • Teeth Count: Controls the circumference and pitch of the pulley.
  • Bore Diameter: Determines the shaft size that the pulley will fit onto.
  • Belt Width: Matches the width of the timing belt you’re using.
  • Guide Height: Helps in keeping the belt aligned during operation.

3. Saving and Importing Settings

Saving Settings:

  1. After configuring your pulley, you can save the settings for future use.
  2. Click on the Export Settings button, name your configuration, and save it.

Importing Settings:

  1. To use previously saved settings, click Import Settings.
  2. Browse for the saved file and click Open to load the parameters.

Screenshots

Commands

Installation/Uninstallation

 Installing via Fusion Marketplace:

  1. Visit the Fusion Marketplace and search for "GT2 Timing Pulley Generator."
  2. Click on "Install" and follow the on-screen instructions.
  3. Once installed, restart Fusion to activate the add-in.

 

Manual Installation (if Applicable):

  1. Download the add-in files from the provided GitHub link.
  2. In Fusion, go to Tools > Scripts and Add-Ins > Add-Ins tab.
  3. Click on + to add the new add-in.
  4. Select the downloaded add-in folder and click Open.
  5. Enable the add-in and click Run to start using it.

 

Uninstallation

  • To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 10/11) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.

Additional Information

Known Issues

Common Issues:

  • Pulley not appearing: Double-check your parameters; ensure they are within the design limits.

Contact

Author/Company Information

LayerFusion

Support Information

 Contact and Support 

For any issues, questions, or suggestions, please contact us via email at aerostar382@gmail.com.

Version History

Version Number Version Description

1.0.1

1.0.1 Fixed failure caused by Fusion design mode differences (Component, Part, Assembly). Fixed an issue where existing bodies interfere with the pulley creation. Replaced disruptive UI warning dialogue box with simple notification. 1.0.0 Initial App Release
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