Thread: Another chapter to the 6WD vs. Mecanum debate
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Re: Another chapter to the 6WD vs. Mecanum debate
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Originally Posted by Chris is me View Post
I've literally never seen a mecanum "juke 6 wheel drives all day long". Not saying it can't be done... just saying I really, really want to see video of it. Partly for "proof" and partly because it would be really cool to watch.
I'm with you Chris. If Mecanum Drives could outmaneuver traditional Traction Drives so well, wouldn't we see them at the higher levels of competition much more often? (Think Division Finals, Einstein)

Now a Swerve Drive can Juke 6WD's all day long - and that's cool to watch.
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