Thread: Mecanum or Swerve?
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Unread 12-04-2010, 17:49
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Trying to program the swerve drive
AKA: Alex
FRC #2421 (Rolling Thunder Robotics)
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Mecanum or Swerve?
During the offseason this year, my team has discussed developing swerve drive, but after seeing a number of teams use mecanum with great sucess, I am torn between the two. Mecanum seems simpler and lighter, while swerve seems to give better control and more pushing power/resistance to being pushed. What are the experiences of the rest of the FRC world?
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2010 Washington DC Regional: Engineering Excellence Award