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Re: Another Drivetrain Idea - "True Octanum"

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Originally Posted by Certified Nerd View Post
Why not just use 8 sets of 2 omni wheels? Wouldn't this work fine and be much cheaper?
Do you mean 2 sets of 4 = 8?

8 wheels*2=16

16*$18 a wheel (4" VEX Pro omni) = $288

2 sets of 4" VEX Pro Mecanum = 8*$30 = $240

8 total 4" VEX Pro omni wheels = $144
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