VEX V5 Y-Drive Build and Code Tutorial (The Mecanum Mermaid Drive)

Sample code here: https://github.com/CreatorAcademyAu/VEXV5_YDrive Want a holonomic drivetrain that doesn’t sacrifice power or space? Meet the Y-Drive — a custom VEX V5 drivetrain that combines the best of Mecanum and Kiwi Drive systems, I want to call it the Mecanum Mermaid Drive. In this video, I’ll walk you through: What holonomic drives are and why they matter The pros and cons of X-Drive vs Mecanum in VEX The motivation behind creating the Y-Drive The unique wheel configuration that makes it work A step-by-step tutorial on how to code it! This 3-motor prototype is just the beginning — some teams might scale it into a full 6-motor powerhouse. If you're looking to bring agility and unpredictability back into the VEX game meta, the Y-Drive could be your next competitive edge. @RECFoundation @VEXRoboticsAustralia @vexrobotics