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Re: Code Orange 3476 2013 Robot Reveal "Mavericks" (Better Late Than Never)

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Easily one of the best autonomous modes out there. What kind of sensors do you guys use in it?
We use encoders on the drivetrain to see how far we have driven, and a gyro to make sure we are driving straight. On the flywheel there is a 1 tick/rotation encoder to keep the shooter consistent. All of these are controlled by PID loops.
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