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Re: Caster Wheels

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Originally Posted by Mk.32 View Post
Thanks for feedback.
We will be switching to something else for sure.
Are the plastic omni-directional wheel fine or are the steel ones that much better?
Either one should work.

Also, consider adding a chain run to power the omniwheels. You get more forward power, without affecting sideways motion of the omnis.
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