Thread: Roller Claw
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Re: Roller Claw

we used the CAN buss to detect current on the roller. once the current draw for the motor on the roller exceeded 14 amps, it automatically shut off, we tested around a bit and i think that this method was much more reliable than any other sensor at telling when there was a tube in the gripper. a limit switch can be bent, and many other sensors are easily broken.