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Robot 4 • MINDSTORMS F1 Racer
The Steering Mechanism
This is the rack-and-pinion steering system. The rack will be free to move left and right, while the
other side will be secured to the chassis. The left and right motion of the rack will direct the axles,
which in turn will control the front wheels.
Steering Mechanism Step 0
Lay the beams on top of the plates.
Bricks & Chips…
Coupling Beams
Coupling beams with plates is often a good solution
for extending beams in low-stress situations.
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