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Re: Looking for a good, cheap gyro

Forgive my ugly mass of replies, but I felt it would be better than multiple posts. Thank you all for your input, the matter will be resolved shortly.


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Originally Posted by kramarczyk View Post
Is there something inadequate with the one that came in the Kit of Parts?
I was told it wasn't as reliable as we would like, but I'll be sure to do some testing anyway.


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Originally Posted by DonRotolo View Post
If you are near Houston...
Thanks, but I don't think the robot would like meat integrated into its electronics... although a bio-mechanical robot isn't a bad idea for this year's competition haha


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Originally Posted by jamie_1930 View Post
These were the cheapest I could find, but if you want to look at sensors these are the sites I usually use
http://www.robotshop.com/
http://www.sparkfun.com
http://www.makershed.com/
http://www.adafruit.com/
Much appreciated, I'll be sure to put these sites to good use.


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Originally Posted by Kevin Watson View Post
You have a mentor who works with me at SpaceX. Tell him what you need and I'll see if I can set you up.
Thank you Kevin, I'll be sure to contact him if we need further help.