[FTC]: Uses For Accelerometers

[jamie_1930]

Hey guys we just recently purchased an accelerometer and I'm wondering what do you find to be good uses for it in competition, other than balancing on the bridge which I find would be easier to do in many other ways. Also does anyone have any good explanations on how to use the accelerometers?

[ProgramLuke]

Autonomous location

[normalmutant]

If programmed correctly, you can sense the rate at which you're moving. It could also really help if you're using a manipulator arm.
For balancing, however, our programmers say the gyro sensor returns more accurate readings.