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Re: CIMs, Weight, and Max Speed
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Originally Posted by bc414
We are indeed using encoders. We are using Team 254's TrajectoryLib found here: https://github.com/Team254/TrajectoryLib
The algorithm calculates smooth position and velocity curves in order to get the robot to follow a smooth path. As the robot follows the path, the algorithm compares the position measured by encoders to the theoretical position and adjusts motor output accordingly.
The reason I'm asking about maximum velocity is because the algorithm requires the maximum velocity of the robot in order to generate the path and to set the motor outputs correctly.
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This seems a little overkill compared to just straight encoder values? what are the advantages?
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