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  Re: Mechanical question
 
(...) Because the wheel base length shrinks in relation to the turning radius. It is this distance that causes the friction. The further this point is from the imaginary circle that the treads describe, the more perpendicular friction there is. As (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Mechanical question
 
U R My hero (next to my dad). Only problem w/him is that he never explains anything!!! : ) Michael Aaron (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Mechanical question
 
(...) Sure. Based on other comments I've received I'm guessing my previous explaination was a little obtuse. (No pun intended... angles, get it.) Ok, let's see if I can explain this without any pretty pictures. It is getting to be time for bed so (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: Mechanical question
 
(...) [lots snipped . By all means, look at the original message! ;-) ] (...) Beautiful stuff! That's what I call an explanation. "progeeks", indeed... :-)) Thanks, Paul! (Incidentally, you're not using a pseudonym? ;-) Best regards, Martin (25 years ago, 28-Jul-99, to lugnet.robotics)

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