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Re: Sensor for finding out angle?

Just brainstorming a few ideas. If you don't like the idea of potentiometer, you

Could use a magnet and a 2 axis magnetometer (actually, you might be able to get away with just a single axis if you set it up right).

Could also use a 2 axis accelerometer (mount it to your shooter and measure which way gravity is pointing).

Could also use a rotary encoder.

could probably use your webcam if you set it up properly.

Or you could use a strain gauge if you attach a spring to your shooter.

But most people have reasonable success with a potentiometer.
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