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Originally Posted by Bob Steele
Do the side forces from the mecanums really "cancel each other out"
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Yes they do.
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side forces oppose each other but that energy goes somewhere.
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Force is not energy. If there's no motion in the direction of the force, there's no energy involved.
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Has anyone ever felt mecanum wheels after prolonged driving? Conservation of energy is real.
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That's due to friction in the rollers, roller axial free play, and floor compliance.