Thread: Mounting mecanum wheels... please help?
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Re: Mounting mecanum wheels... please help?
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Originally Posted by MHSrobotics2853 View Post
We mounted mecanums on the kitbot frame, without the kit mentioned above. Distance between the center of the wheels is about 19". We used second stage planetary gearboxes. To mount the gearbox, you will need a plate w/ three holes (for the gearbox) that extends out and mounts to a side of the frame. We used two holes on each side of the plate.
Do you think it would be possible for us to use the AndyMark gearboxes provided in the kit of parts? Additionally, why do single stage gearboxes cause a problem with strafing?
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