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Unread 28-05-2010, 23:10
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Re: Chain driven vs Direct drive mechanum

Since nobody has said anything about chain-drive:

Pros:
easy to get
very resistant to shock loading
Very reliable when done right (notice the qualifier please)

Cons:
can take up large volumes within the robot
can be unreliable if not done right
can be heavy
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