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Re: Swerve Drive vs Mecanum Wheel drive?

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Originally Posted by ekapalka View Post
the speed when just strafing is only sqrt(2)/2 times the maximum forward speed
The theoretical strafing speed is the same as the forward/reverse speed. There is no sqrt(2) factor.

The reason most mecanums have noticeably slower strafing speed is due to roller friction, roller axial free play, and floor surface compliance.


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