Thread: 2481 Drives Over the Bump with Mecanum Wheels
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Re: 2481 Drives Over the Bump with Mecanum Wheels
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Originally Posted by kylelanman View Post
At the beginning of the season there was discussion as to whether or not a mecanum drive could make it over the bump.....IT CAN!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzgTftW_Cow

Questions, comments and suggestions welcome.
2 questions:

1> Will the mechanums work if you don't hit the bump square?
2> Will that setup work with the bumpers (it looks close)?
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