Questions on Mecanum Drive Train

[charmed862]

Our Team Is Looking At Mecanum Wheels Any Comments comparing turning (not strafing) Compard to 4 wheel drive tank steering turning. Is it just as fast? Also, how about straight forward/reverse speed. Can Mecanum achieve 10-12 feet/ sec? I realizethat Mecanum are not as efficient.:confused: :confused:

[XXShadowXX]

I'm wondering really, what the maximum force of the four biggest motors is ( the most powerful can't give the name or seral number sry)?

[Alan Anderson]

With the appropriate control of motor speed and direction, a mecanum drivebase will turn on a dime and give you nine cents change. No skips. No hops. No skids. Just smooth turning, as fast as you want. Sometimes faster, if you're not careful. :)

As for speed, it's all about gear ratios. You'll trade away torque if you want speed, just as with any scheme.

[XXShadowXX]

As for speed, it's all about gear ratios. You'll trade away torque if you want speed, just as with any scheme.

naturally....


but i want to know is how fast can you get off at the start, accleration...