Mounting mecanum wheels... please help?

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Originally Posted by Governators3361

Do you think it would be possible for us to use the AndyMark gearboxes provided in the kit of parts? Additionally, why do single stage gearboxes cause a problem with strafing?

They didn't generate enough torque to strafe in our case. We speculate it was a combination of that and our slightly bent frame. Weight distribution/contact w/ground is terribly important with mecanum drive - they need to turn at the same rate and exert the same force.