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    Problem with auto-steering mechanism. —PeterBalch
   Steve You shouldn't have a differential. The front bogey can rotate about its vertical axis about (let's call it) the steering shaft - which also doubles as the drive shaft. The two wheels on the bogey are on a solid axle. The idea is that it's (...) (22 years ago, 27-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
   
        Re: Problem with auto-steering mechanism. —Steve Baker
   (...) Yes - I realised that and posted a photo of the new mechanism yesterday. (URL) The front bogey can rotate about its vertical axis about (let's call it) (...) ...well...I used a single wheel. (...) Right. The problem with making it work (...) (22 years ago, 27-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
   
        Re: Problem with auto-steering mechanism. —Chris Magno
     (...) I've been following this thread with interest. Is there a proper name for this mechanism to help with my search on the net? Chris (22 years ago, 27-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
    
         Re: Problem with auto-steering mechanism. —Chris Osborn
     (...) They've always been labeled as "Bump-and-Go" for as long as I can remember. (22 years ago, 27-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
   
        Re: Problem with auto-steering mechanism. —Chris Osborn
   (...) Yes, exactly, look at Mark Tilden. His "robots" don't do anything more than these ancient Bump-and-Go style toys, and people think he's a genius! He demonstrates how he can break legs on his "robots" and they keep on trying to work, but so (...) (22 years ago, 27-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics)
 

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