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Re: Mecanum: VEX VS. AndyMark

Want to get a 4 set of 6" mecanum wheels for the robot and would like some help with:

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Originally Posted by Aren_Hill View Post
Like Mike pointed out above, a significant amount of time went into improving the roller mount. We have tested the new ones until we wore the rubber off the rollers, no more broken tabs.

If you have any concerns, please contact me at prosupport@vex.com and I'll talk you through what we did to make them better, and how they'll work awesome for your design.

-Aren
In testing the new type, have you tested this on multiple sets of robots at a full 120lbs not including battery or just bases that dont have all the weight on them. Also on the specs is the 200lbs for the set of 4 or for each wheel(trying to compare to the standard and HD on the andymark site that rate each wheel individually)? Has any team or third party heavily tested these out or played around with them yet?

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Originally Posted by RoboScout View Post
Our team has used the AndyMark Heavy Duty 6" mechanum for two of the past three seasons, without a single problem or failure. They are a bit expensive at ~400 for the set, but well worth the additional cost compared to the lighter duty AM wheels or other brands, IMO.

KenSt.

(aka RoboScout)
Would you say that there is a big difference in the regular vs HD mecanum from andymark? What are your and anyone else's teams experiences with these?

Thanks for the help and sorry for any typing errors
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