Thread: Mecanum on the bridge?!
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Unread 11-01-2012, 23:06
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Re: Mecanum on the bridge?!
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Originally Posted by richy0101 View Post
Our team tested our mecanum wheels from last year on the bridge and it was able to go over it perfectly. As for the bump, I think that would be only be possible with shocks.
Nope, that was another thing we tested on Monday besides balancing the bridge. A robot can go over with 8" wheels. Granted, I have no idea how it would react to slamming straight into it full speed ahead, but then again, I have no idea how any other drive train would do in comparison as well.
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