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Unread 12-01-2013, 17:31
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Re: Effectiveness of Quadrature Encoders

I'm not going to argue that you can measure directly a location on the field. I'm simply stating that by comparing the drivetrain rotation values, you can determine the total rotation of the robot, ignoring skidding and pushing. I know it's not that simple, but it can be done, and the results may or may not be pretty. But, the OP does need to clearly state his intent of "absolute angle".
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