Steering is one of the key mechanical systems on the toboggan. Our subteam is responsible for creating a mechanism that can reliably maneuver the toboggan through the gates of a slalom course at competition. In many cases, the steering subteam has also created a front suspension system for the toboggan.

We frequently use SolidWorks for 3-D modelling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). To back up our designs, we conduct calculations both by hand and in Matlab. We build our design using a combination of off-the-shelf parts and custom parts we design and fabricate ourselves. During manufacturing, we use a variety of techniques including waterjet cutting, machining, and hand tools.