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Re: PIDController Parameter values for QuadEncoder

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Originally Posted by robotsteve View Post
We understand the theory of how to set the params.

We have varied them over a wide range and typically what happens is that the motors hit some max speed when we push the joystick fwd, but the speed starts to oscillate in speed in the same direction when we pull back on it.

The worst case is when they start oscillating in the fwd and back direction.

Thanks-
Steve
A few questions:

Are you using LabVIEW, C++ or Java? I'm assuming you're using the pre-packaged PID, is that correct?

What are the P, I and D constants?

How much does your robot weigh as tested?

What motors are you using on the drive system?

What is the top speed of your robot as tested?
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