And now for Episode 5: Enter the Sketchy One

Hello!

First post here... Hmmm...

Enjoying Holiday time, but I imagine I would be enjoying it more if I didn't have to design a steering system. The main reason I actually joined FSAE was to learn about manufacturing, metalworking, etc. Not really to design stuff... I mean it's the job I've been given, so I'll happily do it and all, but every time I look at another component of the bloody steering system I find out that there's about a million friggin' factors involved in designing the components. For instance, in order to connect the rack to the wheels, you have to have a very specific angle at which the tie rods (metal rods that push and pull the wheels in and out) engage with the uprights (the things that hold the wheels together). Or the teeth on the rack and pinion gear need to have a very specific profile and separation, etc., or they'll be completely ratshit to steer with. It's a bit of a bitch, cause I've gotta break it down like this for every component behind the steering wheel down to the wheels.

However, I am getting a substantial portion of gaming in in the meantime. Ahhhh...

Currently playing list:
-FF: Crystal chronicles
-FF VII
-Kingdom Hearts
-Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
-Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner
and a bunch of other stuff, but those are the main ones for the moment.

Anyhoo, I've gotta go and find out prices and sizes, etc. of stuff I can use for steering. Running Around! Wheeeeeeeee!

Well, that's all my cheer used up for the day.... Urrgggghhh...