Name: 48mm Mecanum Wheels with Coupling (Left/Right Pair) - MakerBotics
SKU: MB-WHL-MEC-48-LR-2PC
Price: 15.75 AUD
Availability: InStock

48mm Mecanum Wheels with Coupling (Left/Right Pair) – MakerBotics

$15.75 Inc. GST

This multi-directional wheel kit provides omnidirectional mobility for small-scale robotic platforms using nine integrated silicone rubber rollers positioned at a 45-degree angle. The design translates standard rotation into diagonal force vectors, enabling movement in any direction when four wheels are driven in coordinated patterns. A built-in dual-profile hub mounts directly onto TT DC gearboxes or Lego-compatible crossbar axles. Featuring embossed directional indicators for simplified orientation, the assembly is designed for precise positioning within confined spatial envelopes, with typical applications including platform carts, prototyping frameworks, and small automated guided vehicles (AGVs) on smooth indoor surfaces.

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Description

Technical Overview

Manufacturers build this 48mm Mecanum wheels kit to provide multi-directional mobility for small-scale robotic vehicles and automated platforms. Furthermore, each wheel features nine integrated silicone rubber rollers. Designers position these rollers diagonally along the circumference at a strict 45-degree angle. Consequently, this specific alignment successfully translates standard rotational movement into diagonal force vectors. As a result, a vehicle achieves complete omnidirectional travel when operators drive four separate wheels in coordinated speed and direction patterns. In addition, the wheels attach directly to common drive configurations. Specifically, a built-in dual-profile hub receptacle seamlessly accommodates both standard TT DC gearboxes and Lego-compatible crossbar axles.

Applications

Engineers typically select this versatile 48mm Mecanum wheels kit for applications that demand precise positioning, vector-based translation, or navigation within confined spatial envelopes. For example, builders commonly integrate these components into custom mobile robotics projects, educational prototyping platforms, and small automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Because the high-grip silicone rubber material significantly optimizes mechanical traction, the system maintains excellent contact on smooth indoor tracking surfaces and flat operational environments. Moreover, manufacturers emboss each individual wheel housing with clear directional indicators to simplify assembly orientation. Therefore, assemblers can quickly specify left-hand or right-hand configuration placement during the building process.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Wheel Diameter	48mm/1.89”
Wheel Width	24.5mm/0.96”
Hub Type	Suits TT Motor or Lego crossbar
Number of rollers	9
Roller Angle	45°
Colour	Yellow and Black
Material	plastic + silicone rubber

Maker Store Tips and Tricks

These wheels mate directly to TT-Motors via a direct press-fit connection into the integrated adapter hub without requiring additional hardware components.
Ensure you match the embossed directional markings on the wheel housings with your chassis layout configuration during installation to guarantee intended vector movements.
The kit includes one left-oriented wheel and one right-oriented wheel; TT motors are sold separately and are not included in this package.