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Re: Off season controls projects

Other interesting sensor projects:

Potentiometer, maybe slave the robot orientation or a turret orientation to a Driver Station pot, or do the same with a multijointed arm.

gyroscope project, maintain a stable turret orientation while the robot moves about under it, or turning a drivetrain to different angles.

Rangefinders (ultrasonic, IR), maintain an adjustable distance from an object.
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