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Originally posted by mjt902
I want to use a servo to rotate the optical sensor. When the sensor variable switches on, I want the chassis to turn the exact degree of the servo. (My engineer says to forget about it, so I need to do this quick before we rule it impossible  ). Anyway, How do I get input or anything to control the turn degree on the chassis?? We have tank drive so it seems harder than the one joystick drive system we had last year.
I'm extremely thankful for any help I can get, and thanks 47 for the great site.
mjt
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we thought about trying that, but then ruled out "box finding" all together, because we didn't see it as time efficent with autonomous control, a human could do it far better.
Our solution however, was a variable gain sensor that would allow us to track the rotation of the light sensor. When we tested it the only problem was the detection range and width of the containor strips. At distance, you have to "hit" the tape on the containers almost exactly with your sensor's line of sight, and it has to stay in the line of sight long enough to register in your programs loop. Good luck with it if you try it.