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Re: Swerve with a twist

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Originally Posted by TheHolyHades1 View Post
EDIT: I read through your post again and realize that this isn't quite what you're suggesting. Something like what GeeTwo is suggesting below me seems a lot closer to what you're suggesting.
Your original interpretation (and sketch) seems to comport more closely with the OPs original post*:

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When the wheel is powered, and the o axle is prevented from spinning (perhaps using a brake system), the robot would move in the direction the wheel is spinning.

When the wheel is powered and the o axle is allowed to freely rotate, the wheel would turn in a circle, and could end up pointing in a direction you want it to.

*assuming there are no steering motors

Last edited by Ether : 28-05-2015 at 19:14. Reason: added footnote