{"product_id":"omniwheel-48mm-omnidirectional-wheel-for-robotics-mecanum","title":"Omniwheel 48mm – Omnidirectional Wheel for Robotics \u0026 Mecanum","description":"\u003ch1\u003e48mm Omniwheel - Robotics \u0026amp; Mecanum Wheel\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"product-lede\"\u003eThe Compoden 48mm Omniwheel is an omnidirectional wheel with flexible rollers that enables sideways, diagonal, and rotational movement for Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi robots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoller Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHub Bore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mm (approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic body, rubber rollers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~15 g per wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLoad Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3 kg per wheel (static)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack with red rollers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-line-following-robot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine‑Following Omni Robot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Arduino with IR sensors to make a bot that slides sideways while tracking lines.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi‑Fi Controlled Omni Car:\u003c\/strong\u003e Build an ESP32‑based holonomic vehicle you steer from a smartphone web interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutonomous Maze Solver:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair a Raspberry Pi with ultrasonic sensors and omniwheels to explore and map mazes precisely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOmnidirectional Motion Demo:\u003c\/strong\u003e A CBSE Class 11‑12 or ATL project showing how holonomic drive enables movement in any direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolonomic Warehouse Robot:\u003c\/strong\u003e A B.Tech final‑year or Smart India Hackathon project simulating automated stock retrieval with omnidirectional navigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"compat-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLibrary \/ Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Uno R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor driver via digital \u0026amp; PWM pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAFMotor.h or analogWrite()\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Nano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor driver via digital \u0026amp; PWM pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame as Uno, pin mapping may differ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Mega 2560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor driver via PWM‑capable pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAFMotor.h or direct PWM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP8266 NodeMCU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor driver via GPIOs with PWM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eanalogWrite() or ledc functions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32 Dev Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor driver via any GPIO (PWM supported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eledcAttach \/ ledcWrite, or Blynk for IoT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor driver via PWM pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroPython PWM class or Arduino‑Pico core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi 4 \/ 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor driver via GPIO (PWM via software\/hardware)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003egpiozero Python library\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring and Interface Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways connect the wheel’s DC motor to a motor driver (like L298N or L293D) that supports the motor’s voltage and current. Use separate power supplies for the motor and logic, tying grounds together to avoid noise. For full omnidirectional control, mount four omniwheels with individual motors and set up a holonomic kinematics sketch on your microcontroller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eHow do I mount this omniwheel onto a DC motor shaft?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 4 mm hub bore press‑fits directly onto a standard 4 mm motor shaft. Apply a small drop of cyanoacrylate glue to prevent slipping during heavy loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCan these omniwheels be used for true Mecanum drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOmniwheels have rollers perpendicular to the wheel axis, while Mecanum wheels use angled rollers. 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