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Re: Mecanum drive train idea.

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Originally Posted by Thxe View Post
This doesn't really accomplish anything. The idea that more wheels gives you better traction is a myth. The traction of an individual wheel is equal to the coefficient of friction times the downward force on the wheel. So, while going from 4 to 8 wheels will double surface area, it will also reduce the traction of each wheel by half because the weight of the robot is spread out and thus the downward force on each wheel is less.
While in this case you are right I wouldn't go on telling dragsters about how surface area is a myth my friend
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