We have done Mecanum/Meccanum/Mechanum/Whatever (someone who knows please do tell) for the past two years, and we are
not doing it this year. Ignoring speed and being defended reasons, there are year specific reasons for not choosing it.
- Teams that try to cross the ridge unaided with only mecanums will fail miserably and probably damage the rollers or wheels
- The meccanums will not drive nicely on the slick material/polycarbonate of the bridge and the key.
For these reason among other prevolent ones, I urge all teams not to use Mecanum, unless you have a very specific design to overcome these obstacles (e.g.
jumpdrive)
Hope this helps,
-Duke