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Mecanum Wheels - 65mm, (4 Pack)

Mecanum wheels allow your robot to not only travel forward and backward, but also sideways! Nine rollers set on a 45° rotational axis parallel to the main rotational axis of the wheel enable a broad a range of movement. Rotating all four wheels in the same direction causes forward or backward movement, rotating the wheels on one side in an opposite direction to those on the other side causes the vehicle to rotate, and rotating the wheels on one diagonal in the opposite direction to those on the other diagonal causes side-to-side movement.

These mecanum wheels come in sets of 4 (2x left, 2x right). They are about 65mm in overall diameter and weigh about 48.5g each.

Notes: For the best performance, there a few things you should know. The wheels might need a little lubrication to get the rollers moving well enough for lateral movement. Some basic grease works well. Since lateral motion relies on the motors moving against each other, you will get the smoothest lateral movement when the wheels are traveling at the same speed. The use of encoders (or some feedback loop) is recommended. Lastly, making sure your robot platform is balanced helps tremendously as well. Too much weight in the front or back can cause poor results.

  • 2x Mecanum Wheel - Right
  • 2x Mecanum Wheel - Left
  • 4x Axle Adapter
  • Materials: Rubber and ABS
  • Diameter: 65mm (2.55 inch)
  • Width: 30mm
  • Wheel Roller: 9 wheels
  • Weight: 48.5g / piece
  • Load Weight: Less than 5kg / 4pcs

Mecanum Wheels - 65mm, (4 Pack) Product Help and Resources

Core Skill: Robotics

This skill concerns mechanical and robotics knowledge. You may need to know how mechanical parts interact, how motors work, or how to use motor drivers and controllers.

2 Robotics

Skill Level: Rookie - You will be required to know some basics about motors, basic motor drivers and how simple robotic motion can be accomplished.
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Core Skill: DIY

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1 DIY

Skill Level: Noob - Basic assembly is required. You may need to provide your own basic tools like a screwdriver, hammer or scissors. Power tools or custom parts are not required. Instructions will be included and easy to follow. Sewing may be required, but only with included patterns.
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