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Re: Gyro Opinion

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Originally Posted by 414cnewq View Post
Our team wants to use a gyro to set the angle on the shooter. Should we do this?
Probably not. See question below:

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We want to set at three angles: pickup is zero degrees, shot is 70 degrees, and carry at 110 degrees.
What accuracy do you require?

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Originally Posted by 414cnewq View Post
we are using a window motor, so the shaft is not long enough for the encoder.
If your shooter axle is live, could you extend it and mount the encoder there?

Or if not, did you consider mounting the encoder (or pot) off-axis? Or perhaps use a strategically-mounted string pot?