[python] Re: Stability

Rob,

imagine a skateboard or snowboard. Both have an
integrated steering principle. The result is, that you act out
of your whole body movement to initiate a turn.
Once you have enough practice, the resulting motion
will be flawless and elegant. For me the python would be far less
attractive with any additional steering mechanism.

Jürgen.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Bunting" <metalheads@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2004 1:23 AM
Subject: [python] Stability


> Jurgen,
>
>    I'm wondering how people react to the python when they first try to
> ride it.   Is there an issue in initiating a turn ? Is it difficult to
> make small corrections to keep on the desired path? You said you can't
> think too much about the process or you will go over.This is not idle
> curiosity. I'm wondering if there is the possibility to create a
> mechanism to bend the python to one side or the other?
>     What I have been thinking of was started by reading Greg's stuff on
> the bending trike.
> My thought is this. Imagine a python exactly as you have it. Then
> imagine 2 small cables running the length of both sides of the frame .
> Then imagine a handlebar or tiller arrangement connected to a short arm
> or "actuator" lever somewhere in the middle of the length of the frame
> that would project out from the frame when the control is turned. This
> would effectively shorten the cable on that side and help to create the
> turn. In this way you can still use your body weight but it seems as
> though you would have more ability to modulate your input and thus your
> turn and maneuvers.
>    Do you know what I mean? Do you think it might help? There are
> details (plenty!) to work out but I think it might be a help. Any ideas
> out there?
>
> Regards
> Rob
>
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