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Re: controlling the speed that a PID on the talon moves an arm

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Originally Posted by Kevin Sevcik View Post
Restricting the output ramp rate can lead to instabilities and overshoot.
Restricting the rate after tuning the PID gains can do that, certainly. But having the rate limit in place first is a close simulation of adding inertia to the system. Oscillations and overshoot can be tuned out as usual.