Auto-locking 180° Rope Tensioner (print-in-place)

An upgrade on the automatic tensioner. When I put up a tarp, I like to set my “static” line to a tree and then pull in a direction away from that static line (in other words: toward the tarp), so I made mine have a 180 ° degree turn back to where the rope came from. This design also gives you the benefit of physics! It provides a pulley-like 2:1 mechanical advantage when tensioning because of the 180 degree turn. If you like it, give it a thumbs up, comment, and “make” :) Specs: The model supports up to a ¼" rope/paracord. Print-in-place. Labelled option showing loading and tension direction There is a “windowed” model that allows you to see/poke/fish your rope through, and a “windowless” model that is a 180 curve all the way. Printing Recommendations: I recommend organic supports, “from build plate only”, to ensure the gear track prints smoothly, but otherwise may print well without supports if your printer can do that nicely. Strong filament recommended, depending on your usage as it will be under load.