Chainless Mecanum Drive

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Chainless Mecanum Drive

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22-10-2010, 01:06

Ether

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Re: Chainless Mecanum Drive

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Originally Posted by spiffyspleen

So if we're using the 6 in mecanums, what is the appropriate gear box reduction?

12.75:1 seems to be a reasonable compromise between speed and torque (more or less depending on the game, of course)

Just curious, can you share a bit with us about your team's decision process that led you to your decision to explore mecanum wheels?

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