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Re: NXT/EV3 sensors with RoboRIO?

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Originally Posted by z_beeblebrox View Post
Is it necessary to use LEGO's sensors for your project?

Other companies, such as Sparkfun and Adafruit sell sensors that are likely cheaper, better quality and easier to interface to the RoboRIO through the analog or digital inputs.
It's not necessary, but if we have them, it's cheaper than buying a new one :-)
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