calculations for a rack and pinion steering system used in BAJA

If you are using Ackermann steering geometry… 1. Turning circle, link lengths & inclinations Source: STEERING MECHANISMS | Kinematics of Machines Tutorials – Engineering Tutorials Here’s an illustrative calculation… The Ackermann Principle as Applied to Steering (Automobile) 2. Providing for required wheel turning angles in the steering linkage & wheel envelopes. Source: Steering Systems (Automobile) 3. Steering ratio […]

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Ackerman percentage, IBJ and OBJ center distance – Steering Explained

Question asked –  We are intended to use nano steering. We were having problems regarding Ackerman percentage, IBJ and OBJ center distance. Kindly explain obj- outer ball joint ibj – inner ball joint. steering has two ball joints……and in most of the Baja vehicle are used centralized steering so its ibj and obj for both […]

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Steering Wheel for BAJA SAE

If you are looking for Steering wheel that fits into your BAJA Buggy. It is best advisable to make your own. Try making it from Balsa Wood or Carbon Fibre, these are significantly lighter too. There are many different ways of making it, but if this is going to be your first experience with composites, […]

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HEIM JOINT VS BALL JOINT

HEIM JOINT VS BALL JOINT

Since our main focus is towards their use in an ATV, this article deals with the pros and cons of both the joints in an ATV. For those who have no idea about these two joints, the pictures below shall feed their brains.             Ball joints are strong up and […]

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