- Description
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Details
As the name suggests, an Omni-Directional Wheel can travel in more than one direction. When the axle spins, it behaves like a normal wheel. However, you’ll notice that there are rollers all around the outer circumference. These rollers allow the wheel to travel sideways as well!
Omni-Directional wheels roll forward like normal wheels, but slide sideways with almost no friction (no skidding during turns). Use these wheels to make your robot turn smoothly or build a holonomic drivetrain.
Shown above, 3.25" Omni-Directional Wheels include removable wheel inserts that allow for additional versatility. Use these wheels with either standard Drive Shafts or High Strength Shafts, in either a driven or free spinning application.
For additional information about Omni-Directional Wheels, click here.
- Offered in multiple sizes
- Omni-Directional Wheels roll sideways with very little friction
- Minimize skidding during turns
Traction Wheels are designed for optimal grip on soft surfaces like the foam tiles used in the VEX Robotics Competition.
Removing the tread of the 2.75" wheel reveals a low-friction wheel that can be used for other purposes. Removing the tread of the 4" and 5" wheels reveals a ribbed plastic wheel.
Shown above, 3.25" Traction Wheels include removable wheel inserts that allow for additional versatility. Use these wheels with either standard Drive Shafts or High Strength Shafts, in either a driven or free spinning application.
For additional information about traction and friction, click here.
- Offered in multiple sizes
- High traction tire profile
- Versatile wheel inserts for a variety of applications
The VEX 4" High Traction Tires are replacements for the "all-purpose" treads found on VEX 4" diameter wheels. These tires are designed to provide high traction on smooth surfaces.
Note: This kit includes tires only, wheel rims not included. Simply remove the current 4" tires from their plastic rims and replace them with these high traction ones.
Mecanum Wheels allow savvy robot designers to create drivetrains capable of moving in any direction using a standard chassis shape. Simply power each wheel with a different motor - by changing the directions the wheels spin, you can even make your robot move sideways!
Note: The orientation of wheels is vital when creating a Mecanum drive. Be sure that the left and right wheels are placed accordingly, and facing the right direction. See the diagram below for a correct example.
- Allows robots to move in any direction
- Split Roller style design
- 14 rollers per wheel
Create robots capable of climbing over almost any obstacle. Wheel Legs are great for constructing All-Terrain or Off-Road robots. These legs consist of (4) spoke "legs" protruding from a central hub with mounting holes for attaching mechanisms. They also have high traction rubber feet and an offset hub for "overlapping" wheels.- Traverse rough surfaces
- Build Off-Road Robots
- Mounting holes for attaching mechanisms
- Kit Contents
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Wheel Kit (276-2164)
- (4) 2.75" Wheels
- (2) 4" Wheels
- (2) 5" Wheels
- (2) Intake Rollers
2.75" Double-Roller Omni-Directional Wheels (276-1902)- (2) 2.75" Double-Roller Omni-Directional Wheels
3.25" Omni-Directional Wheels (276-3526)- (4) 3.25" Omni-Directional Wheels
- (8) Metal Shaft Inserts
- (8) Plastic Shaft Inserts
4" Omni-Directional Wheels (276-2185)- (2) 4" Omni-Directional Wheels
2.75" Diameter Wheels (276-1496)- (4) 2.75" Diameter Wheels
3.25" Traction Wheel (276-3525)- (4) 3.25" Traction Wheel
- (8) Metal Shaft Inserts
- (8) Plastic Shaft Inserts
4" Diameter Wheels (276-1497)- (4) 4" Diameter Wheels
5" Diameter Wheels (276-1498)- (4) 5" Diameter Wheels
4" High Traction Tire (276-1489)- (4) 4" High Traction Tires
4" Mecanum Wheel (276-1447)- (2) 4" Mecanum Wheel - Left
- (2) 4" Mecanum Wheel - Right
6" Wheel Legs (276-2218)- (4) 6" Wheel Legs
- Weight
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Omni-Directional Wheels
- 2.75" Double-Roller Omni-Directional Wheels: 0.154 lbs (70 grams)
- 3.25" Omni-Directional Wheels: 0.132 lbs (60 grams)
- 4" Omni-Directional Wheels: 0.232 lbs (105 grams)
Traction Wheels
- 2.75" Wheels: 0.110 lbs (50 grams)
- 3.25" Traction Wheels: 0.110 lbs (50 grams)
- 4" Wheels: 0.198 lbs (90 grams)
- 5" Wheels: 0.352 lbs (160 grams)
Traction Tires
- 4" High Traction Tires: 0.077 lbs (35 grams)
Mecanum Wheels
- 4" Mecanum Wheels: 0.41 lbs (186 grams)
- 6" Wheel Leg: 0.074 lbs (34 grams)
Wheel Legs
All listed weights are actual weights of one item (no packaging) - Compatibility
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Omni-Directional Wheels
- 2.75" Double-Roller and 4" Omni-Directional Wheels are compatible with 0.125" square bar drive shafts.
- 3.25" Omni-Directional Wheels are compatible with All VEX EDR shafts. (0.25" and 0.125" square bars)
Traction Wheels
- 2.75", 4" and 5" Traction Wheels are compatible with 0.125" square bar drive shafts.
- 3.25" Traction Wheels are compatible with All VEX EDR shafts. (0.25" and 0.125" square bars)
Traction Tires
- Use with 4" VEX wheels.
Mecanum Wheels
- 4" Mecanum Wheels are compatible with 0.125"(3.2mm) square bar drive shafts.
Wheel Legs
- 6" Wheel Legs are compatible with 0.125"(3.2mm) square bar drive shafts.
- CAD Files
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Wheel Legs
Mecanum Wheels
Traction Wheels
Omni-Directional Wheels
Traction Tires
Omni-Directional wheels roll forward like normal wheels, but slide sideways with almost no friction (no skidding during turns). Use these wheels to make your robot turn smoothly or build a holonomic drivetrain.
Traction Wheels are designed for optimal grip on soft surfaces like the foam tiles used in the VEX Robotics Competition.
Mecanum Wheels allow savvy robot designers to create drivetrains capable of moving in any direction using a standard chassis shape. Simply power each wheel with a different motor - by changing the directions the wheels spin, you can even make your robot move sideways!
Create robots capable of climbing over almost any obstacle. Wheel Legs are great for constructing All-Terrain or Off-Road robots. These legs consist of (4) spoke "legs" protruding from a central hub with mounting holes for attaching mechanisms. They also have high traction rubber feet and an offset hub for "overlapping" wheels.
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Copyright © 2002-2018. All Rights Reserved. VEX Robotics, Inc. is a subsidiary of Innovation First International, Inc.
All other product names/marks of others are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy
Patents and/or Patents Pending: innovationfirst.com/patents
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