Thread: Dual Mecanum
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Re: Dual Mecanum

I'd have to agree with Tip #1 from Joe. Back in 2005, 330 tried mecanum on an experimental basis. One of the tests was how well we could go sideways with a tetra [8lbs] about 2' from the robot on a pole. Let's just say that the robot did a nice sideways arc.
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