GT2 Timing Pulley Generator
Mac OS, EnglishLayerFusion
Easily create customizable GT2 timing pulleys in Autodesk® Fusion®.
General Usage Instructions
Screenshots
Installation/Uninstallation
Known Issues
Contact
Version History
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:
- Open Fusion and load your project.
- Navigate to the Create dropdown menu.
- Select Create GT2 Pulley to open the generator dialog box.
2. Using the Pulley Generator
Creating a Pulley:
- 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.
- 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:
- After configuring your pulley, you can save the settings for future use.
- Click on the Export Settings button, name your configuration, and save it.
Importing Settings:
- To use previously saved settings, click Import Settings.
- Browse for the saved file and click Open to load the parameters.
Commands
Installation/Uninstallation
Install:
- Download the installer from the Autodesk App Store.
- Right-click on the "Downloads" folder and select "Open in Finder".
- Right-click on the "GT2PulleyAddin_macos.pkg" -> "Open With" -> "Installer".
Uninstall:
- You can unload the add-in without uninstalling it by clicking the "Stop" button when the add-in is selected in the list box on the "Add-Ins" tab of the "Scripts and Add-Ins" dialog.
- Unchecking "Run on Startup" causes the add-in not to be loaded in future sessions of Fusion.
- Navigate to the ./ApplicationsPlugins folder and select the app bundle you want to uninstall
- Either drag the app bundle to the Trash or right-click and select “Move to Trash”
- Right-click on the Trash Can and select “Empty Trash”
- If you prefer keystrokes, you can also just select the app bundle and then hit Command+Delete to move the app to Trash, then empty the Trash and the app will be removed.
Additional Information
Known Issues
Common Issues:
- Error during creation: Ensure no existing bodies interfere with the pulley creation. Hide or move them to avoid conflicts.
- Pulley not appearing: Double-check your parameters; ensure they are within the design limits.
Contact
Company Name: LayerFusion
Support Contact: aerostar382@gmail.com
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 |
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1.00 |
Initial App Release |