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Re: Flywheels and Shooter Wheels

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Originally Posted by Cal578 View Post
That's not "unrelated"; it's very relevant, as implementing a PID within the limited timeframe is one of my big concerns at this moment. If we can just use open-loop control and still get (most of) the benefit, we are more likely to go for it.
You didn't mention in this thread what motor controller you are using. If you are using a Jag via CAN, at least consider using Voltage mode instead of %Vbus. This will compensate for varying supply voltage.