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In lugnet.technic, Jack Gregory writes:
> I read this in your [fantastic, best LEGO robot book ever] book as well, but
> don't understand it. The snapping action of the links doesn't open in the
> direction they would be loaded in use, so how do they come apart? Did you
> try them in both directions?
The come apart when side-loaded, or when they snag on something (like
carpet). They also can come apart when put into too much tension.
> I must admit, I was dissapointed that LEGO pieces could not be attached to
> the tread links. That would allow various friction things and conveyor
> assemblies.
You can attach small 1xn plates to the links, but the connection isn't very
good. You can't count on them staying put under any reasonable loading.
TJ
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| (...) but (...) the (...) you (...) Right, I came to the same conclusion. They're good enough (except for the null grip) if used on a smooth surface and with not too much tension. When for any reason the links are no more exactly aligned, the force (...) (23 years ago, 15-Mar-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| I read this in your [fantastic, best LEGO robot book ever] book as well, but don't understand it. The snapping action of the links doesn't open in the direction they would be loaded in use, so how do they come apart? Did you try them in both (...) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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