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Re: Question about encoders to control motor

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Originally Posted by Ginto8 View Post
I implemented a Bang-Bang controller on last year's shooter wheel for testing, and made some very scary-sounding repeated thunks from the wheel, but I think that was a chain re-engaging more than anything.
Mechanical free play and bang-bang sometimes don't go together very well. Direct coupling of motor shaft to shooter wheel is more amenable to bang-bang control.