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Re: pic: 6 wheel omni drive

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Originally Posted by joeweber View Post
We are actualy going for the suspension. Any extra traction would help.

What if we install 4 sets of mecanum wheels and 8 sets of omni wheels on each drive half? Would that give more push power?

I don't think we would try it but what if?
Yes it will give you marginally more pushing power, but only marginally and not enough to be worth the extra weight and system drag.
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