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Re: How Do Mecanum Wheels Work?

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Originally Posted by zander_108 View Post
I meant with the type of mecanun where the wheels face out from the center, at the corners... sorry for the missunderstanding.
That's actually better known as an omni drive.
For more information, this thread discusses one of the best mecanum drivetrains out there. The sides may be mirrored, which will not really affect directions (other than side to side)
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