Bit Steering 101
 

Welcome to Bit Steering 101. Today we will be going through the components and terminology of the steering system used in the Bit (which is the same for MicroSizers, ZipZaps and the clones).

Note: The images used are from Ausmicro, I've only added the text.

First up, disassemble the car and unscrew this small screw to access the Steering area.

Once you've taken out the screw, gently pry the Stabilizer Assembly off.

The Stabilizer applies tension to the Travel Arms (you'll see what this is below) of the Front Wheels, this is the Bits' suspension system. You can purchase Stabilizer kits that have several Stabilizers, each of which applies more or less tension.

Once that's off, you now have a view of the inner workings of the Bit Steering System.

Let's start taking out the pieces...

Next thing to come off is the Steering Arm, the integral part of the steering system.

From the picture above; when the Steering Arm is pulled to one side, the Steering Spring is also expanded to that side...Once you let go of the button on the controller (and the magnet is released) the Steering Spring does its' job and pulls the Steering Arm back to the center position.

Note: A common problem with steering on the Bit is that the magnet on the Steering Arm will get jarred slightly off-center. If you do notice this problem with your Bit, it's a good idea to recenter the magnet (you can even consider using super-glue to make sure it stays centered)

Alright, with the Steering arm out, here's a look at what's left.

We're going to take the wheels off next.

Here's a closer look at the Front Wheels.

Steering is done via the Steering pin, which is interconnected with the Steering Arm. When the Steering Arm is pulled to one side, it in turn pulls the Steering pins of the front wheels.

Another thing to check for (if you're having steering problems) is that there's no debris on the travel arm (upper or lower) and that the wheels spin freely.

And lastly, here's the bare inner parts and a look at the 'magic' of how steering works on a Bit.

When you press a controller button for left or right...It in turn activates the *coil and pulls the magnet on the Steering Arm to that side.

The Steering Coils should be neat, compact and in its proper place.

*For folks that might not have done the experiment in school; if you coil wire and then send electricity through it...you turn it into a magnet, and when the electricty is turned off, no more magnet.

Alright boys and girls, that concludes our class for today. Hopefully you now have a better idea of what the Steering system looks like and an idea of how it works.

Stay tuned, I'll be adding animated gifs of the steering system in action (so you can SEE how it works, not just read about it)

Awesome job Namuna!

Taking questions from the class?

Always glad to answer questions, fire away.

Cool, Can I be excused to go to the bathroom??? LOL

My name isn't payaso for nothin...

silla

*Cabo throws spit ball on back of payaso's neck*

teehee

hmmmm
 

(*throws a butcher knife at the back of CaboWabo's head*)
MWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

*Cabo raises hand to tell teacher*

neiner - neiner - neiner!

:)

*MTL falls asleep

Apparently I'm teaching a *Special* Ed class. :rolleyes:

You gotta learn us more good....LOL

silla

* this is off topic but since everyone is responding , does anyone know if the judges choices have been chosen yet?

is it ok if we make a track in the middle of the room? :D

BTW great pics and tutorial. It's all good for the records...

Keep it up.

silla

So who's going to be the first with the "Short Yellow Bus" bit?

Here's the bitPimps' *special* bus :)
bitPimps *special* bus

We're representin with that mo fo

BIT PIMPS rule

silla

haha
 

ME fail grammars, thats unpossible
*cabo cnat tell on the bit steering teacher on me because his head is completely gone after the knife hits him*

WANTED:
1 voodoo shrunken head.
Must like tequila!
Googley eyes preferred.

wats a bit???????????????























just kidding me not that stupid. i didnt spen 5 year in preschool cuz i was stupid

Namuna thats actually really helpful...shows how simple the bit steering is.

Re: haha
 

...is this killing i see on tiny rc?...GREAT i tote crome for situations like this!!!!!!can your armor stop a 454 slug? or a 7.62*29(cz52) machine gun calaber in a hand gun !!!...

Hey namuna thanks but i already explored that area and understood everything. I just have one question... is it possible to take out the coils? I have a unrepairable bit but the coils are really still good.

My baby!

It's possible, but I think it'll be really hard not to break the tiny coil.

Sorry, you bit is beyond repair.

*Walks in late to class with a beer and a joint*

"Sup teach? hope i didn't miss much."

*scolls* nope, knew it all, whens that test?

"There is none? sweet I'm out" *blatently becomes truent*

*pops head back in*

"Wait, one quick question: why did hobbico make those darned wires so tiny!?"

Cause those are the only wires that when electricity is passed through them makes a magnet..am I right on this one?

No, any wire would make a magnet, but on these, the thin wire with the thin (enamel) insulation makes the best magnet on this scale.

the wire has to be non magnetic in this case.

if it had any iron in it, you wouldnt be able to steer.

well, either way, they're a real pain in the @$$ when they break!

they are no harder to solder than the thicker wires

so whats causing my car to only steer right... the wheels will turn to the left with out any problem but it still goes straight. ive tried recentering the magnet.. thats not a problem.. ive cleaned the tires, and the suface im driving on. and ive also cleaned out any possible little chunks the magnets may have picked up on the floor... what should i do now?? this is not a clone. i got this one from toys east about a month ago, but i just recently opened it up as my dog ate the last one...

so should i feed it to the dog? she loves them shes already nabbed 3 of my cars.

does it attempt to pull to the left at all? maybe the wire is detatched. hard to tell.

no, it steers straight , the wheels turn both directions.. i took the cap off and put in the 1.0 motor (slow motion) so i could watch to see if the wheels were turning and they were.. i also took it apart to check the wires, and it all looks fine.

i just also noticed that my rear wheels will almost spin freely of the axle also. im not sure this is a problem. but being that this is the only one like this it makes me wonder.