Thread: Running multiple PID loops on the drivetrain
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Re: Running multiple PID loops on the drivetrain
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Originally Posted by Chris Hibner View Post
Yes. Feed the output of the PIDs into Arcade Drive. Use the output of the angle control PID as the joystick input that makes the robot turn, and use the output of the distance PID as the joystick input that makes the robot drive forward.
Nice and elegant. I like it.

Have you tried this before and can confirm that it works?
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