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darkpheonix
29-01-2008, 20:41
Hey,

I'm just wondering what teams are using for the 4 functions of the autonomous mode. Right now, we're deciding whether to use pre-programmed functions or just controlling it like a normal contoller. What are your guys thoughts?
popo308
29-01-2008, 20:42
Hey,

I'm just wondering what teams are using for the 4 functions of the autonomous mode. Right now, we're deciding whether to use pre-programmed functions or just controlling it like a normal contoller. What are your guys thoughts?

selecting between 4 different auto modes.... (pending on where the ball is)
TJB2225
29-01-2008, 20:42
Ummmm im not sure what my team is doing but i'll check in on it.
seven11mafia
29-01-2008, 20:47
is anyone using simple 4-way directional controls? is this a good/bad idea? what are the advantages/disadvantages?
joshyboy9987
29-01-2008, 20:59
I think the control will be extremely hard using just 4 directions, because you'll have a hard time getting a signal to your robot. (With all the other IR signals & with the distance and stuff) I think we are going to do the position of the balls thing.. Otherwise it's just going to be a normal autonomous mode.

I was thinking though, what are some suggestions for sensors to tell where you are on the field? We tried the accelerometer & that didn't work, even with a bunch of filters and some tricky software stuff... Now I'm thinking ultrasonics, cuz that would help with navigating the course too. Then there's the obvious encoders, but there's gotta be a better way, right?
vhcook
29-01-2008, 21:02
I'm going to advise against attempting to have your robocoach try to drive the robot because of the potential interference issues. Here's the ongoing discussion of why: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62775
x7shaddow
29-01-2008, 21:11
I tried to suggest that function 1-4 each access option menu 1-4 with each having 4 functions, but apparently that would be illegal. :(
MiniNerd24
29-01-2008, 21:48
We're just doing a forward, left, right, stop, thing.(and maybe a lift-the-arm command)
Qbranch
29-01-2008, 23:38
For now, due to fairly high rates of uselessness of the IR reciever board in multi-remote environments, nothing, nothing, nothing and nothing. Fully autonomous right now (with adaptive ultrasonic cruise control :] ).

I'll write the IR into the robot in case it becomes viable (point wise) to knock the ball off. But since making half a lap in autonomous is worth the same as the ball.... :rolleyes:

-q