Thread: Viability of Belt Driven Mecanums
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Re: Viability of Belt Driven Mecanums
We used 15 mm Gates belts on a mecanum drive with 6" Andymark wheels. We've had no issues with them after two regionals, numerous demonstrations, and two off-season events.
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