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Unread 01-02-2008, 10:56
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Re: pic: Team2468 Front wheel

The term Ackerman steering may be getting used a bit loosely. Ackerman steering has to do with the relationships of the pivots of the steerig linkage to provide a common turning center for all the wheel. It is a little difficult from just this picture to see if they have true Ackerman steering.

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If you notice some tough turning or dramatic slowing occurring while turning look up Ackerman principles and try to apply them to your machine. We built up a trial chassis this way. It was nice, but I think we will go a different direction for our actual robot.

Good LucK! Make sure you drive it on carpet as it may behave very differently than on concrete.
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