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Unread 30-06-2010, 16:28
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Re: Crazy Drive Train Ideas

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Originally Posted by JamesCH95 View Post
With 130+lbs on the screws good luck not damaging the carpet from driving or getting pushed around.
From the video, it looks like a rather high lead thread is required to get the speed ratios correct (fore/aft versus sideways). Maybe a multi start thread could be used to keep the lead high but provide more surface area in contact with the ground.
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