| Action | Approximate Cost (US) | Typical Result | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Do nothing (live with scratch) | $0 | Sheave failure in 18 months: $18,000 repair | | Clean belts & sheave | $500 - $1,000 | Silence for 4 months | | Replace 4 belts (labor + parts) | $3,000 - $6,000 | Silence for 2-3 years | | Recondition sheave + new belts | $12,000 - $18,000 | Silence for 8-12 years |
In the coding community, "Otis Gen2" refers to highly detailed elevator simulations that recreate the experience of riding a real-world Otis Gen2 elevator . These projects are part of a niche but dedicated "Elevator Community" on the Scratch platform . Understanding Otis Gen2 on Scratch otis gen2 scratch
