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Re: Optical Encoder Problems

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard View Post
Since both stopped working, it might indicate that the power being source for them has gone bad.

Assuming they are powered off the roborio, is the 5v and ground rail shorted?
+2 This, look for shrapnel in the roborio.
Rail status is also reported on the driver station.

(Be thankful you are not playing in the semi finals for MSC right now, like when it happened to us... then be thankfull that the drive coach chews gum, and the lead electrical person has much sharper eyes than me, and you get to play in the finals.)
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