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Re: Grabbing oblong objects

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Originally Posted by jhersh View Post
I recommend you use no additional sensor other than the current sensor that is already in the Jaguar. In current control mode, you can specify torque to apply and it will hold a grip on the object wherever it is encountered.

-Joe
I suppose that I should have been a little more specific.
This is for FTC, and the mechanism uses continuous turn servos for power.

I am not using jaguar motor controllers for this mechanism as they are not legal for FTC.
As far as I know, the HiTechnic Motor Controllers do not measure current, and the Servo controllers don't either.

As of last year's Q and A, putting a current sensor in line is not allowed.
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