DIY Mecanum Robot: Build, Wire, Program in Python (Step by Step)

Build your very own mecanum wheel robot from the ground up, learning every step from assembly, wiring, to programming for awesome omni-directional movement! ✅ Subscribe! bit.ly/SubscribeBMPratt ⤵️ Why Watch? This video is your ultimate guide to creating a DIY mecanum robot that can move in any direction – forwards, backward, sideways, and even spin on the spot! I'll take you through the entire journey, assembling the chassis and mecanum wheels, wire up the motors and microcontroller, and then bring it all to life by programming its movement in Python. By the end of this tutorial, you won't just have an incredibly cool robot; you'll have gained practical skills in electronics, mechanics, and coding to be able to make your own complex robots. ⚙️ Hardware: goBILDA Strafer Chassis: https://www.gobilda.com/strafer-chassis-kit-104mm-gripforce-mecanum-wheels/ RoboClaw 2x30A motor controllers: https://amzn.to/3SdMB8g Metro M4 Express: https://amzn.to/3H5ll9u Flysky FS-i6: https://amzn.to/3SdpSJh Purchases made through some store links may provide a small compensation to Brogan M Pratt. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 📚 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:51 Build Parts Needed 1:22 Chassis 14:20 Drive Shaft 20:31 Motor Sub-Assemblies 26:42 Motor Mounts 32:40 Wheels 40:15 Build Final Checks 42:01 Electronic Parts Needed 44:04 Mounts 51:23 Motor Controller 54:01 DC Motors 56:51 FlySki FS-i6 58:23 MicroController 1:01:23 Code Setup 1:03:32 RC Setup 1:05:12 Motor Setup 1:10:02 Normalizing Inputs 1:14:22 Mecanum Logic