Omni Wheel

[aksimhal]

I know this is somewhat random question for this thread, but where are about 6" omni wheels sold besides AndyMark. (They are sold out of Aluminum wheels).

Thanks,

[Lawry Goldstein]

We used AndyMark omni wheels last year, and we have AndyMark onmiwheels, performance wheels, and Gen2 Shifters this year as well as the ToughBox, all of them have bearings that easily slide in and out of their mounts.

I assume this is on purpose, bearings in industrial applications generally require an arbor press to seat, and then a bearing puller to remove, since many teams lack one if not both of these devices, such a fit is an advantage for most FIRST teams as the cost of efficiency and stability which is immeasurably and unnoticeable for most teams.

If the stability gained from a properly seated bearing is part of your design, you’re probably making most of your drivetrain yourself, so it makes sense to me.

[Jonathan Norris]

Originally Posted by aksimhal

I know this is somewhat random question for this thread, but where are about 6" omni wheels sold besides AndyMark. (They are sold out of Aluminum wheels).

Thanks,

Honestly I don't know of anywhere else to buy them. Most teams used to just machine them, so I think AM may be the only supplier. Are the plastic ones sold out too??