D-Bot Slotted Motor Mounts for tensioning belts

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I'm excited to share more information about my customized D-bot on my website: https://www.wildbot3d.com. One of the improvements I've made is adding slots to the motor mounts, allowing you to easily adjust the stepper motors to tension or loosen the belts. I've always found the lack of belt tensioners in standard D-bots to be a significant oversight. To address this issue, I've incorporated a simpler solution for tightening the belts, one that I believe surpasses other designs and methods I've come across. I'd like to extend partial credit to Mark Rehorst, as his approach to tensioning belts on his UMMD has inspired my design. You can find more information about his printer at https://drmrehorst.blogspot.com/2017/07/ultra-megamax-dominator-3d-printer.html.