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Re: Move Robot a set angle

Like many others have said, a gyro would be the best bet. You can use them for more than just positioning too. We use them to keep us driving in straight lines since doing that based on encoders alone is near impossible. You also may consider a range finder in addition to help your robot know where it is in relation to the field for greater accuracy. Just remember to have your gyro automatically recalibrate itself at the begging of autonomous for best results as they tend to wander over a course of time.
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