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Re: Rocker-boogie suspension model
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lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics
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Sun, 18 Oct 1998 22:17:30 GMT
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Linc Smith <ldsmith@pfc.forestry.ca> wrote:
> Here is a model that incorporates a 6 wheel drive, independent and un-sprung
> suspension system. This was modeled after the rocker-boogie suspension on
> Sojourner.
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> As I mention below, this is quick to build and real fun to watch climb
> across your Lego table. Build it and let me know! There are one motor
> instructions below if you only have one geared motor.
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> I tried to make it as sleek and piece efficient as possible. The real model
> uses sm. balloon tires... but the LDraw parts don't exist yet so med. space
> wheels were substituted. Balloon tires climb the best!
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> I have posted a LDraw file in Lugnet.cad.dat, and a picture (47,789 bytes)
> at http://members.home.net/ourcreations/pictures.htm
Very cool looking. I can't wait to try it out. I have all the parts in my
office, I think...
Can you describe how to set up the motors? It's not clear in the picture,
and I don't want to have to dig up LDraw to figure it out.
Thanks,
-Kekoa
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| Here is a model that incorporates a 6 wheel drive, independent and un-sprung suspension system. This was modeled after the rocker-boogie suspension on Sojourner. As I mention below, this is quick to build and real fun to watch climb across your Lego (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.build, lugnet.robotics)
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