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Re: 6 wheel holonomic drive feasibility

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Originally Posted by ekapalka View Post
I'm getting the feeling that you have something against mecanum wheels... well, to each his own We have plenty of drivetrains that work, and even more people who know how to use them. Teams that decide to use mecanum wheels have to start somewhere, right?
Mecanum wheels are a wonderful exercise and learning experience for a team. If you guys want to experiment with them I say go for it.

When it comes to winning matches however, remember that the game should decide what type of drive you use, a mecanum drive might not match the game. We have done it once with great results and I could see them being very helpful in one other season I have participated in, that's 2 out of 9 seasons for me.
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