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Re: Mecanum Advice Request

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Originally Posted by jblay View Post
We are considering having mecanum this year and were wondering what the subtleties of it are. Anything and everything would be helpful such as what gear boxes to avoid, what ratios would be best or various problems with programing.
This is our (461) second year in a row that we are using mecanum; i don't know a whole lot about it, but i do know that:
Much better maneuverability
Less pushing force
Harder to program/longer
Problems can occur with a direct drive setup and thoughbox nanos, because it pushes the bearings with a force and direction they're not designed to take.
But all in all, if you're programmers and drivers are up for it, it is a great choice
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