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Unread 07-01-2012, 22:34
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Re: Bridges and Mecanum Wheels

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Originally Posted by Ninja_Bait View Post
I'm more concerned with the key. That's an HDPE surface, and it's raised an 1/8", which is enough to turn mecanum bots into spin-my-noisy-wheels bots.
If this were reddit you would have all of my upvotes. Now, think though: I have no experience with Mecanum wheels, but would it be possible to tool-dip each individual little wheel or cover it in some kind of sticky rubber material to allow it for more grip, or would this hinder the side-to-side movement the Mecanums have?
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