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Re: Steering and driving.
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lugnet.technic
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Wed, 1 Nov 2000 13:54:28 GMT
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> > That's always an option but I still wan't to use the 8660's
> > steering so the problem remains.
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> I took a look at 8660 right now, and I'm sure you want to use the same
> principle, but not the same size, right? You'll probably want to use
> Supercar size wheels?
Oh, yes. Sorry I should have meantioned that. More like the wheels
from the Tow Truck or the BarCode truck since I don't have six
supercar wheels, hey I do have to eat :)
This is the chassis that made me realize that I needed steering _and_
driving:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=15076
(and also my first CAD-drawing I rendered *proud*)
> Another problem with your suggestions is that the pivot point of the
> steering wheels is much further inwards as compared with a normal
> steering setup. The problem with this is the size of the circle
> described by the wheel as it turns -- it gets larger. In addition to
> looking unrealistic, this will also mean that you'll need more power
> to do the steering.
Hm, I miss my dictionary... Let's see... Nah, I can't picture what you
mean, sorry :)
> Working too much with steering wheel drive and/or suspension is a sure
> fire way to going insane, so take care! ;-)
LOL! I'll beware! Thanks! Not that I think anybody will notice any
difference though ,)
/Tobbe
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| (...) I wasn't too clear myself, so no worries. Take a normal LEGO steering setup, e.g. like on 8660. When turning the steering wheels, they turn around the pivot point, that is the centre of the pin which connects into the end holes of the 1x8 (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Steering and driving.
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| (...) I took a look at 8660 right now, and I'm sure you want to use the same principle, but not the same size, right? You'll probably want to use Supercar size wheels? I'll agree with you that you'll need to power more than one axle to get it going. (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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