Thread: Mecanum Wheel Considerations
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Unread 15-01-2010, 14:37
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Re: Mecanum Wheel Considerations
Hi Ed,

If memory serves, LabView expects the mecanum wheels will be driven from a single joystick. (Has anyone looked at the 2010 LabView code who can confirm this?)

The Easy-C driver for the older PIC-based controllers used a modified tank-drive which required two joysticks.

Another difference is how you enable spin mode on the robot. With Easy-C, I seem to recall, you would pull one stick down and push the other one up to enable spin mode. With LabView you'll probably have to do that some other way.

Of course, you need to make sure that the robot's abilities are aligned with your game strategy. For example, ask yourself under what circumstances would spinning be an advantage? What are the potential risks and pitfalls from spinning? Just because a robot can do something doesn't necessarily mean that doing it will help your alliance win the match.

Regards,
Keith Hall
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