Conveyor Wonderland
Conveyor Wonderland features "wobbly characters" going round and round using two conveyor belts and an assortment of 3d printed parts. This is part of "Santa's Shop," an animated Christmas display window. This was a tight fit, having to work under an elevated railway and not be hit by moving ferris wheel cars. If you have a 3d printer and you can budget the somewhat costly conveyor belts, this is an easy project.
Supplies
(2) Conveyor Belts
Wood screws
Hook and loop tape (less than two square inches)
3d printed parts
Wood for base
Place the 3d printed risers beneath the supports on the motorized end of the conveyor belt. Screw the risers to the wood base.
Fasten side rails to conveyor belt using screws and "sliders" that come as part of the conveyor belt.
Attach "bracket high" and "bracket low" to the "ramp." I melted them together using a warm soldering iron, but they could be glued. Screw the ramp (two of them--one at each end) to the wood base.
Melt or glue the "corner redirect" piece to the corner piece (twice). Fasten to the wood base using screws.
For a decorative effect, I obtained old "wobblers" and place them in the "doll holder." The "doll holder" must be screwed to the wood base.
The conveyor belts have a variable speed control. Adjust to your preference. I added tiny bits of "hook and loop" tape to the wobblers to help them gain traction on the belt. Enjoy!