Thread: Omni Drive Idea
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Re: Omni Drive Idea

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Originally Posted by Jared View Post
The back will be on omni wheels too, so I'm hoping it will slide sideways.
Unfortunately I don't think this will be the case.

I suggest you look at the thread on 967s similar drive, there's a link a few posts back. Their setup is pretty much the same in terms of function. When they strafe they do a turn with the omnis on the ground to counteract the turning force from the sideways wheel. For your drive train you would need to do something similar to properly strafe. Unfortunately, if I understand your design correctly, this is not possible with your drive as the back set of omnis is driven by the same gearbox.

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