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thefro526

08-01-2007 19:30

Mecanum Suspension?

Is it possible to run a mecanum drivetrain without suspension?

Also does anyone have a mecanum drive program I could look at?

-Dustin
Team 816

Danny McC

08-01-2007 19:42

Re: Mecanum Suspension?

Well i asked an unreliable source *larry* and he said he didnt think so but he isnt sure.

Billfred

08-01-2007 19:49

Re: Mecanum Suspension?

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefro526 (Post 551534)

Is it possible to run a mecanum drivetrain without suspension?

Yes, if you can otherwise keep all four wheels on the floor. If you can't achieve that through the natural flex of the frame alone, then you're well-served to find some other means of doing so.

ewankoff

08-01-2007 20:59

Re: Mecanum Suspension?

Mecanum wheels work all with diffrent forces and vectors so if one wheel is not on the floor your robot will turn or move in an undesired direction.
Suspension or split frame or any other method is much better than nothing.

eshteyn

09-01-2007 23:09

Re: Mecanum Suspension?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewankoff (Post 551619)

Your 100% correct also since your working with a system with not a lot of traction being able to shift center of gravity by using bimbas as suspension would greatly help

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