Here's a short video of Chuck & Ron's Vex Mecanum robot.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...38259993&hl=en
This is a great example of how the FIRST community inspires and supports an idea. For three years both of these students were exposed to 357's Jester Drive and the process for molding/manufacturing wheels and hubs. That initial spark and solid relationships turned into a project idea, and, with support from 357, Andrew, and others the project turned into reality.
While this is not the first or last Vex Mecanum drive we will ever see, it certainly was a fabulous learning experience for the students involved that brought together a well developed "at home" process (357's roller/hub design), the use of our 3D printer, and the award winning Vex platform. All that and a great application of our school's required senior project.
Chuck will be studying Mechanical Engineering at Drexel in the fall and Ron will be attending Case Western for Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering.
Now they both need to do well because everyone knows. No pressure, guys 