Mecanum Wheels - How do they work?

[efoote868]

Originally Posted by Ether

So you can see that the vehicle rotation speed for a given wheel rotational speed, is the same for all rectangles with the same perimeter.


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So the torque on the vehicle is the same for all rectangles with the same perimeter.

Setting the frame perimeters equal was an interesting way to look at this (especially since an FRC robot is limited by it). I (and I'm pretty sure the rest of CD) appreciate your time and efforts on the subject.

[Caleb Sykes]

Originally Posted by efoote868

Setting the frame perimeters equal was an interesting way to look at this (especially since an FRC robot is limited by it). I (and I'm pretty sure the rest of CD) appreciate your time and efforts on the subject.

+1
This is great stuff.