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30-01-2014, 20:40

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Re: pic: FRC488 - Octocanum Drive Rendering

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Originally Posted by ehfeinberg

Could you please explain your logic for having the three omni wheels in the center of the frame if you are already using mecanum wheels?

Unpowered follower wheels allow the robot to know its true position and orientation at all times, regardless of slip in the drivetrain.

Beautiful drive base, and nice catcher? Excited to see the rest of it.

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