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Re: KOP Gyro Values Constantly

Is this just a drift, or does it indicate that the robot is whirling like a dervish? We've had several old KoP gyros fail in a mode where they constantly had an output of either 0V or 5V (I don't recall which). While the gyro is powered but not spinning, check the voltage between the 0V and signal output of the gyro. It should be approximately 2.5V. If it is in this range, you may just need to recalibrate. If it is closer to 0V or 5V, you probably have a short or a component failure.
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