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03-12-2007, 21:04

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Re: Mecanum Drive - Help

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Originally Posted by alex1699

What is the type of drive that has 2 motors one that powers the wheel and the other that turn the wheel left and right, like a cars front wheel? i just built this type of system on a vex robot and i was wondering what this drive system was called. thanks

Crab drive or swerve drive, depending on who you ask. One motor to turn the wheels, one+ to drive (depending on how you want to do it).

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