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Re: How Do Mecanum Wheels Work?

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Originally Posted by SPARKY1688 View Post
Hey guys, I wanted to know if anyone knew exactly how mecanum wheels work. How would the wheels have to be propelled in order to move side to side, foward and backwards, and still turn 360 degrees.
thanks,

Marko,1688
lets say these numbers represent the wheels, the top being the front


1______2
________
________
________
________
3______4



to go forward or backwards rotate 1 and 3 opposite of 2 and 4.

to go side to side, have 1 and 2 rotate in opposite direction to 3 and 4

to rotate in place, all same direction.