New wheels / floor and encoders for position.

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New wheels / floor and encoders for position.

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04-01-2009, 12:39

willson.thomas willson.thomas is offline

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Re: New wheels / floor and encoders for position.

How about simply using two omni wheels with encoders mounted at a 90 degree angle from each other. These would not generate resistance when changing direction and could easily be the x and y for movement.

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