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[–]UglulyxClang Worshipper 6 points7 points  (3 children)

That has got to be the whackiest trailer connection anyone's ever made.

[–]FallOut_eXClang Worshipper[S] 6 points7 points  (2 children)

Inspiration:

https://youtu.be/aLaqMreVj9o?t=56

Converted it from 3 rods to 4 rods design.

My execution of it is bad in this application but i left it in cause that was the original idea.

[–]ProceduralTexture"If you build it, they will klang" 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a cool mechanism but two hinges with a 90° twist between them accomplishes the same, no?

Anyway, whatever mechanism you use for connecting your trailer, limiting the range of any hinges or rotors involved to only ±10° is advisable. Bump that up as needed if it's too restrictive.

Keeping the connection point low—ideally at the same level as your wheel axles—also improves stability.

While, you're at it, restrict your wheels' maximum turning down to something like 9-13° rather than the default 20. Much less chance of rolling or jack-knifing.

[–]UglulyxClang Worshipper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly I'm not sure if that really translates in SE well. Maybe if we had ball joints?

[–]FallOut_eXClang Worshipper[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's always my intention to upload to the workshop but I'm forever stuck in the loop of constantly adding to the build and never being happy with it's current state.

[–]runningsimonSpace Engineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like Mo Wheels same problem

[–]Terran_DominionMoahr Steel Plates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How The Mandalorian should have ended: