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Re: pic: Octocanum Module

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Originally Posted by Ari423 View Post
I was under the impression that if the mecanums were pneumatically actuated, you could tune the pressure so that the cylinders would have some give. Then the heavier wheels would compress the springs, and all four wheels would still have the same ground contact. Am I wrong?
Based on my dry-erase figuring (not experience), the air suspension will help keep all four wheels on the floor/carpet as you go over minor bumps and dips. It will not do much to equalize the weight carried by each wheel due to differences between center of gravity and center of geometry.
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