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Re: Robots not under driver control- does it happen- do you determine why?

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Originally Posted by Chexposito View Post
The only reason you should not be 100% all of the time is code or electronics, it's as simple as that. The only time we had problems with controls is when we had bad electronics, loose wires, or a discrepancy in the code
I agree the inconsistent CAN errors (such as ours) that people have gotten are a function of code. The problem is that they're near-impossible to reproduce in a controlled setting and its absolutely impossible to diagnose where the problem is occurring.

I highly suggest switching to PWMs if you're having this issue. The wiring sucks, but its worth it for consistent control if the robot.
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