Thread: LIDAR Sensor with a motor in it
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Re: LIDAR Sensor with a motor in it
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Originally Posted by nickmcski View Post
I will add that what they have said is that sensors using Servos need to have their servos plugged into the RoboRIO (or I'm assuming any approved MXP modules). The kinect does not utilize a servo... it is a motor, just to be clear. Here's a picture of said motor:

https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.ne...3WOfFkelK.huge

I'm left with more questions after the ruling. Does it mean that the kinect can be used with its motor if the motor is powered via a PWM port on the RoboRIO? What constitutes a servo? Can any 5v motor be used as a servo? Do the Q&A folks read Chief Delphi and know about this thread? SOOO many questions!