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Re: Mecanum

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Originally Posted by eshteyn
Advantages - Extreme maneuverability

Disadvantages - if someone tries to move you, they will own you

Not all mecanum wheels can be pushed easily. it depends on the material and way you make the wheel. team 357 used this drive train this year. we got a lot of pushing power ot of our wheels. mecanum wheels are not omni wheels. this year we were able to get up the ramp perfectly with this drive train. they are a very relible drive trian. i would use this in any year that Mobility is needed or can be used. last year was a great year i think to use them because if you weren't in the spot u need instead of backing up and going back in, you could move in that direction.