Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Large Mecanum Wheels is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by lwr20, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Large Mecanum Wheels 3D printable model by lwr20

Large Mecanum Wheels

Source: Thingiverse by lwr20

The Large Mecanum Wheels is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by lwr20. 90mm (diameter) x 22mm (width) Mecanum wheels, as used on our robot "Tigerbot" in PiWars 2018. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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74 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-04 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial 1 makes Category: Vehicles & RC

Tags: Mecanum, piwars, robot, wheel

About this model

90mm (diameter) x 22mm (width) Mecanum wheels, as used on our robot "Tigerbot" in PiWars 2018. PiWars has a width limit of 225mm, and the motor/encoder/gearboxes (Pololu 25mm gearmotors) used up most of it. It was impossible to find commercially available mecanum wheels narrow enough to fit on the robot (and they cost a fortune), so we ended up designing our own. The Rollers were printed in RigidInk TPU. I printed them vertically with a brim and used the sequential printing option (i.e. finish a whole roller before starting the next) to avoid stringing between the rollers. You need to allow lots of space between them for the print head to fit between them - I got 16 at a time on my Prusa print bed. The Frames are simple PLA. The two halves bolt together with M3 nuts/bolts. There are 3 bolt…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Large Mecanum Wheels is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by lwr20.
Who made this model?: Designed by lwr20, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.