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It was found the most optimal way to achieve perfect Ackerman is to align the steering arm at the same angle as the line that connects the intersection of the track and wheelbase to the middle of the back wheelbase line.
Model of Ackerman can be found: GrabCAD\MSXIV\Development\Dynamics\Steering
In the file “Ackerman 2D model” or “Overlay”.
Overlay contains the master sketch with the Ackerman model.
~85.6mm of travel in model.
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Overlay model with wheels turned at 26 degrees.
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Design similar to push rod.
VR3 tube used in the middle with threaded components welded on the sides.
Welded components are machined and give greater freedom in thread sizes (vs VR3 tube ID).
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Tie rod, transparent component is the VR3 tube. threaded components inserted on both sides.
Rack Mount
An angled rack mount was created to accommodate the angle at which a driver holds the steering wheel.
By putting in an angled mount it allows the driver to angle their wrists down as opposed to up when driving.
Tilting the wrist down occurs whenever the perpendicular to the rack is above the steering wheel point.
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Sketch of column, circled yellow lines is orientation of rack straight vs angled.
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