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RC Car

A radio-controlled car with a four-stage gearbox and a five-bar steering linkage.

Render of the RC car with a clear acrylic gearbox housingFig. 1 CAD render
ContextWPI
RoleTeam project: drivetrain and steering
Tools and processGear design · Laser-cut acrylic
PeriodWPI
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Overview

The four-stage 24:1 gearbox sits in a puzzle-box acrylic housing on D-profile shafts. Steering uses a parallel five-bar linkage.

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Figures

Fig. 2The built car
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Result

The car reached 6 mph with a 15.75 in turning radius and placed 2nd.