FTC Mecanum Drivetrain Kit - Assembly and Setup 20221129

Lab 6: Mecanum Drive

Why

• "Mecanum drive is a very popular drive train in FTC. Mecanum drive enables holonomic movement. This means that the drivetrain is able move in any direction while rotating: forwards, backwards, side to side, translating while rotating, etc."
  • Mecanum Drivetrain - Programming Tutorial

Check Points

1. TBD

References

REV Robotics

• The REV 45-1877 Mecanum Drivetrain Kit in the REV Robotics catalog
• The 1877 Drivetrain Build Guide
  • Link to the Assembly Steps found at the bottom of the guide's page]
  • Link to the Setup and Behavior also found at the bottom of the guide's page]

• Motor characteristics
  • UltraPlanetary Gearbox Kit & HD Hex Motor
  • Free Speed: 6000 rpm
  • Coutns per Revolution at the motor: 28

Other

Note: Placeholder - The suitability of this needs to be reviewed

• Mecanum Drive from gm Zero