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Originally Posted by MikeBrock
I think this is definitely the year to use mecanums. A lot of teams will have a solid performance if they use mecanums. I say go for it!
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What's your reasoning?
The only pure mecanum team that's ever stood out to me was 2337's machine last year. Every year I see a multitude of mecanum teams that don't really implement them very well, drive very sluggishly, and get pushed around constantly.
Also, a lot of teams tend to shy away from mecanum teams when picking for eliminations if they are able to. Personally, if I'm a top 8 team trying to find a solid second pick at a regional and i'm presented with two identical robots in all aspects, but one has mecanum wheels and the other is the standard kitbot, I'm picking the 6 wheel, no question about it.
If you're a team that's thinking of using mecanum wheels, make sure you do it right. Talk to a team that's had a lot of success with mecanum, such as 2826 or 2337. they're some of teams I've seen up close that actually managed to stay competitive while using that type of drivetrain.