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Re: Why use the RC to control Pan/Tilt
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Originally Posted by Joe Hershberger
Kevin,
I'm curious why you chose to control the Pan / Tilt for the camera with the RC instead of using the control built into the camera. What advantage or additional capability do you gain by doing that?
Thanks,
-Joe
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It takes longer for the CMUCam servo controller to respond (up to half a second).
This practically eliminates any kind of PI control except for the on-board one, which is also slow.
Just my $0.02 
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Last edited by Eldarion : 27-01-2006 at 02:43.
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