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Re: where to buy mecanum wheels?

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Originally Posted by EricH View Post
I've worked with one team that used them, back in 2008. The main issues are that you have to make sure the rollers are even in terms of "looseness", and that if you lose one roller, you'll want to replace it quickly. These are issues common to all mecanum wheels, though, so it's not too bad.
So no worry about them bending then? Because we had the same thought as we were ordering them last night. One of the mentors thought the side walls are way to thin...Either way, we're probably going to reinforce them on our own anyway.
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