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Blarry 13-01-2016 22:23

Measuring incline
 
I am wondering what sensors are you guys using to measure incline?

Our team is deciding this right now. We thought about using an accelerometer, but the trouble is: it may still have a reading when the robot is not inclined (i.e. when the robot is hit, or intentionally accelerated).

Also, has any team successfully used gyro for this purpose?

We really appreciate your advice! Thanks!

AndyBare 13-01-2016 23:27

Re: Measuring incline
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Blarry (Post 1523221)
I am wondering what sensors are you guys using to measure incline?

Our team is deciding this right now. We thought about using an accelerometer, but the trouble is: it may still have a reading when the robot is not inclined (i.e. when the robot is hit, or intentionally accelerated).

Also, has any team successfully used gyro for this purpose?

We really appreciate your advice! Thanks!

I think teams used gyros back in 2012 to read when a bridge was successfully balanced, but don't hold me to that.

CryptoStorm 14-01-2016 08:59

Re: Measuring incline
 
you're trying to measure the angle of incline of the robot or the angle of an apparatus from the robot

Blarry 14-01-2016 09:43

Re: Measuring incline
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by CryptoStorm (Post 1523405)
you're trying to measure the angle of incline of the robot or the angle of an apparatus from the robot

The angle of an apparatus

CryptoStorm 14-01-2016 10:10

Re: Measuring incline
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Blarry (Post 1523435)
The angle of an apparatus

from the floor or from the robot

Blarry 14-01-2016 11:51

Re: Measuring incline
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by CryptoStorm (Post 1523450)
from the floor or from the robot

From the robot

CryptoStorm 14-01-2016 11:55

Re: Measuring incline
 
single turn potentiometer is the simplest and most reliable way to measure angle


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