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Re: Code For Mecanum Wheels

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Originally Posted by BigJ View Post
Mecanum must also be as close to a perfect square as possible (the points contacting the ground that is) otherwise it will lose a lot of efficiency.
So true. We learned this the hard way. Never got to use the full advantages of the mecanums this year because 1) we didn't use a suspension system to keep all wheel on the ground at all times and 2) the geometry was not perfect.

Just things to keep in mind. Oh, and thanks Art, I'll remember that for next time.
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