[ODE] Torque input, differentials and drive shafts

[skjold@cistron.nl]

> 
> Yes, of course I am using a universal joint in each end, but the
> driveshaft will have to extend and compress in length, that's where the
> slider comes in.. 

Oops, I confused the slider with the hinge (I thought you were talking about using hinges instead of a universal joint) :P Anyway, the slider does indeed constrain torque. In that respect, the picture in the docs of the two cubes with a cylindrical slider, would be more accurate if it showed a square slider instead. So yes, you can use the slider in your driveshaft. I just hope it doesn't explode when the torque or angular speed gets too high ;)


> Yes.. but the problem is it has to feed the torque back as well..

What do you mean exactly? What has to feed back torque, and back to where?


> > Addicted as well, eh? :D
> 
> Yep, getting there! Hehe. New hobby. More fun than my old Technic Lego..

Kindred spirits, all of us ODE geeks. Live long and prosper!

Greets,
Mark