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Re: Mecanum Wheel Setup Help

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Originally Posted by DirectXMan12 View Post
Hi,
We have our wheels set up according to the omnidirectional.pdf doc @ firstroboticscanada.org. The configuration that they show seems to be opposite of what you have (i.e. we an O on top). However, we are having problems spinning in circles (namely, we can't spin in circles - we can only skate, not turn). Which is the correct config, and could our config be preventing us from turning?
You must be misunderstanding the document you found. The behavior you described (can't spin) is exactly the expected behavior from putting the wheel on with an X on the bottom. Rotate your tires and try again.

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