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Unread 03-02-2016, 14:43
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Re: Reading the angle of a shooter

A potentiometer is used for analog reading. A potentiometer increases in resistance as it is rotated if it is placed on the axis of rotation then as it turns/changes angle the potentiometer it will output different voltages that the robo rio can read.

Another option is to use a gyro scope which measure the rotation of things and outputs a digital signal to the robo rio

A third option is to use a encoder on the motor that changes the angle amusing you use a motor

And final you can use a camera and vision processing and the reflective tape on the tower high goal to find your angle.
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