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(...) All you need is to put a differential between the wheels. If those wheels need to have traction, all you have to do is to apply the force to the differential itself and the differential will distribute the traction for the two wheels like a (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Maybe I did not phrase my problem clearly. It's better described in Jon Shemitz's recent post (URL). In my experience, wheels are more efficient than treads. Under the same load, my wheel-based design outrun my tread-based design. However, (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Have you seen the mars rover turn? If you have the parts for it, you could add a steering mechanism in the front wheels and another for the wheels in the back. Humm... that should make an interesting mechanical project :-) Laurentino Martins [ (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) The little lift truck in the 8062 Universal set has the same steering mechanism. Just use a standard steeing rack with the steering knuckles on opposite sides of the wheel. Sorry for the inept description, my lids are calling for dinner time.. (...) (25 years ago, 26-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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