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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 11:21 PM
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This is how a differential works
Forgive me if this is common knowledge around here. But I am blown away by this concept. I have often wondered how you can send variable power to every wheel but never realized it is this simple.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F40ZBDAG8-o

This is a longer version (9 min):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4Jhr...layer_embedded
 
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Guude find.
 
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Originally Posted by akacaj
Forgive me if this is common knowledge around here. But I am blown away by this concept. I have often wondered how you can send variable power to every wheel but never realized it is this simple.

Bite size version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F40ZBDAG8-o

This is a longer version (9 min):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4Jhr...layer_embedded

Thanks --- I love those tutorials..... If you have more of those Mr. Wizard style segments please post them... Never assume I know anything
 
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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nice find...rep for you!
 
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Short one on transmission (Manual)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzYGcDZXgWQ&NR=1
 
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both very good. thanks
 
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Invented by the Chinese around 2600 BC.

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Great info. Thanks for posting!
 
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Thanks! Was thinking it'd make a nice elementary school science project for my daughter.
 
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Love the ending of the long video...
 
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