Week 9 and 10

These two weeks have been slow for the team. We have designs from each member. The one that we will stick to is the bogie that can pivot the axles so that during turns, the wheel will be able to pinch the track. The images may be seen in the most recent presentation.

This is a quick sketch to prove the concept. The pinch wheel design is still present but the only difference is that its no longer a rigid body. 

The angle iron will essentially put force on the steering wheel in order to pivot the axle.


Other stuff that has been decided during these weeks are basically parts. Dan will manufacture the wheels himself as he has the skills required to do so. This is beneficial for the team so that we aren't restricted to current designs.
This design will require 8 wheels on each bogie. A pod will be attached to two pinch wheel bogies. There are 4 main wheels, and 4 guide/steering wheels. Main wheels are still at 350mm and all the other 4 wheels will stay at 100mm.