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Re: How many encoders are needed to control an H/slide drive?

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Originally Posted by Kevin Sevcik View Post
The encoder input on the Jags is nearly useless. It won't give you feedback unless you're actually using a closed-loop control mode.
1736 used Jags via CAN in 2012 and we were able to read speed while in open loop to implement PID on the cRIO. From BDC comm, I remember having to switch to closed loop, configure the encoder, and switch back to open loop to see speed. This wasn't an issue on the robot though.