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Re: A new drivetrain Idea?

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Originally Posted by cromat44
....The 4 wheel mecacum design seems better because it will always be omnidirectional and still be able to travel in an arc....
Here is a thought starter;

Imagine a traditional mechanum drive arrangement. Now imagine it translating sideways, except that the rotational velocity of the front 2 wheels is less than the rotational velocity of the rear 2 wheels. Wouldn't it have exactly the same motion that your trying to get?
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