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Re: [FTC]: VEX PRO Mecanum Wheels mounted on tetrix axles?

The shaft on a Tetrix or Andymark NeverRest motor is 6mm. So need to get from 6mm to 1/2" hex for the Mecanum wheels you mentioned. Since the wheels are so wide (2.25"), I would recommend the really cool ThunderHex shafts from Vex Robotics. You could cut to the desired length, enlarge one end with a 6mm drill bit to fit on the motor, then drill/tap two holes for set screw. The wheels can be held on the shaft with Vex Robotics 1/2 hex clamping collars.

We built some shafts and drill/tapped with 8/32 and used the HeliCoil inserts to make sure they were strong. Never had a problem all season! Here is a link to the HeliCoil inserts we purchased on Amazon.
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