Thread: Mecanum Wheels
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Re: Mecanum Wheels

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Originally Posted by Hawiian Cadder View Post
i was actualy thinking of mounting all 3 right next to each other on a standard frame setup. i would probably use #25 chain directly driven from a cim ( no gearbox)
By "right next to each other" I assume you mean "in the same plane" and not "coaxially".

Such being the case, a correct inverse kinematic translation would require that each of the 3 wheels in a set be driven at slightly different speeds.

If you just chain them together and drive all 3 at the same speed, you'll get some scrubbing of the contact patch which means additional loss of power and traction.