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.
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. Click the "Download free STL" button 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.
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