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Re: [FRC Blog] The 2016 Season, by the Numbers 2

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Originally Posted by Jon Stratis View Post
Plus, the USDigital encoders that we've always used have such small wires... it seems we're always breaking one or more of them!
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Originally Posted by Thad House View Post
But I do agree more teams need more encoders or potentiometers, as that greatly increases the performance of robots.
Depends on the application. If I have a 2 position arm or mechanism that doesn't need precise operation, I can get away with just using a limit switch. And I'm sure that you don't really need encoders for intake rollers, either; but teams should definitely be using them for their drivetrain and shooter wheels. (Hell, 1648 used a banner sensor and a piece of retro-reflective tape on a belt for our shooter's feedback)
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