[v2] Ultimaker 2/2+ Sliding Block with Belt Tensioning Mechanism

This is a remix of the sliding block for Ultimaker 2/2+, with a belt tensioner mechanism.
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IMPORTANT! YOU NEED 4 STANDARD M3 NUTS AND 4pcs of M3x12 BOLTS IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE ASSEMBLY!

Compatible with Ultimaker 2, Ultimaker 2+ and possibly more.

 

Tensioning Animation Tutorial:

 

PROS AND CONS

 ORIGINAL DESIGNTENSIONER DESIGNTENSIONER DESIGN v2
NO ADDITIONAL MATERIALSYES4pcs M3x12 screws and
4pcs M3 standard M3 nuts
4pcs M3x12 screws and
4pcs M3 standard M3 nuts
OFFSET FOR INCREASING PRINT AREANOYESYES
TENSIONINGNOYESYES
USAGE WITH OPEN BELTNOYESYES
GRIPHIGHMEDIUMHIGH
EASE OF USEEASYHARDEASY

Special thanks to @ericderace for their beautiful and dimensionally accurate design. 
Please respect the open license for further improvements, thanks :)

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Model origin

The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

I have improved the belt tensioning mechanism in order to provide better grip and ease of use.

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