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Re: Mecanum Question about strafing.

You also need pretty good weight distribution (equal weight over all 4 wheels) and good control over the RPMs of each wheel. We always used encoders on each wheel. Plus your frame has to very level with all 4 wheels making contact, some teams even have their mecanum wheels on a simple spring suspension.
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