Turning-circle lab
Engineers (Advanced), mission M4 Steering & Differentials, lesson 3 of 6.
Hook
Can we predict the turning circle from the steering angle?
Fair test
Measure the turning circle diameter at 3 steering settings. Compare with tyre scrub marks on paper.
Bonus challenge
Set up a “taxi rank”. Can you U-turn inside a 60 cm lane?
The build
- 🏎️ Ackermann Soapbox: Real car steering: the inside front wheel turns more than the outside one, so the tyres never scrub! (level 3 of 5, about 35 minutes, 20 steps)