Technic Link Tread 3873

[knotian]

I am trying to "downscale" some machinery to more like Minifig scale. The small Technic Link Tread (3873) would be nice for conveyor belts. HOWEVER there are times I need to attach things to said conveyor, like scoops, containers, etc., so they can go around the gears driving the conveyor belt.

Does anyone have any idea of ways to fasten objects to this tread.

The only thing I've found is that a 1 x 4 plate or tile will snap on to the tread, but not really with much strength. Also doing that requires a extra link between each plate which would leave gaps in the conveyor belt.

Any help??????

Edited July 19, 2017 by knotian

[Captainowie]

There are lots of ways to attach things to those treads, but each with their own challenges.

As you've found, you can put a tile or plate over the links. 1x3 plates work too, but they're not much better than the 1x4 case.

There are elements that are small enough to go through the holes in the tread - I've used pneumatic T-pieces here. I think anything that clips into a minifig hand should go through those holes.

Finally, the tread link itself fits snugly into a technic hole. You might be able to get what you want by using some of the wide variety of technic connectors etc.

 

Hope this helps

Owen

[knotian]

Owen-

Thanks for the info. The sideways insertion of a thread into a technic hole opened up an 'outback' full of options.

Ed

[RohanBeckett]

on of my larger GBC's has a looooong loop of chain, with a single Track piece.. and it has hauled a truck back and forth for many, many hours/days!

around the 2:45mark you can see a close up of how I attached the liftarm to the tread... the technic hole is a snug fit, and does not come out easily