Remote controlled Hot Rod with 51515

Description

This Robot Inventor Hot Rod model shows how a differential gear improves how a car turns. It is geared to go faster than the M.V.P. model that is included in the 51515 set. There are two versions of the building instructions. A simple one, with the steering mechanism attached to the steering motor directly and a more complex one, where the steering is geared down. The first version is easier to program, but has less accurate and direct steering, because the motors cannot control small movements very well. The second version is somewhat harder to program, but it steers better.

Both versions of the car work great with the 51515 Robot Inventor remote control possibilities. You can use a PS4 or Xbox gamepad to remote control this car. You can also you the on-screen remote control joystick.

The building instructions come with full wiring instructions so your model looks exactly like the video. It is important that the wires are inserted well. If they drag over the floor while driving, that could damage the wires.

This download includes:

• Building instructions for a version where steering is connected to the motor axle directly
• Building instructions for a geared-down version of the steering mechanism
• Program files for both