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Unread 15-02-2015, 10:27
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Re: Correcting Mecanum Wheels with Encoders (Ether, We Summon You!)

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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson View Post
How heavy is your robot, and how is the weight distributed? The symptom sounds like the back wheels are slipping a little on the carpet, which suggests that the robot is front-heavy.
Another thing to consider that strongly affects mecanum... is your frame square? Perhaps one of the wheels is off the ground or bears too little of the weight.