[stephenthe1]

thanks guys. actually, I found out in this thread that the Get_Left_Encoder_Count() function sends its returned value to the "Left_Encoder_Count" variable, which IS static. therefore I don't need the (poorly named) "lec" (left encoder count, but left count is being used for the arm this time, with the tick delta set to +1).

however, all I need for the compressor is to turn it on, but thanks for the wheel idea, as I'll try that out. It'll make testing more practical. thanks again!