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Re: Accelerometer/Gyros?

the gyro acts as a feedback device to tell the RC what the robot is doing (how fast it is turning)

if you are using the camera to lock on the light, and turn towards it, that is also a 'feedback' device.

Its up to you - the gyro and accelerometers can be used for a lot of things. In engineering there are always alternative ways of doing the same thing. If you can get your robot to do what you want without these sensors, then you dont need them.

Also, there is no requirement to put them on your robot (in the rules).