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Robot 4 • MINDSTORMS F1 Racer
Bricks & Chips…
Securing Motors
Most assemblies built to secure motors will need vertical bracing
beams so that the stress of the motor doesn’t rip the assembly apart.
Driving Motor Step 4
Add in the gears and
axles to complete the
differential. Make sure
the crown gear is facing
the direction shown.
Designing & Planning…
Driving Motor Step 3
In this step, you could substitute the differential for a straight axle with a
24t gear on one side. This would make the back wheels drive at exactly
the same rates regardless of the road conditions.
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