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Re: pic: 1072 Teaser #2
I've been coding for this robot for about three weeks now... it's nice to see hardware actually starting to come together in the lab so I can get some proper TESTING done.

Anyway, there is an encoder on each gearbox for PID (or PD, at least) purposes. The control system is driver-relative, using a magnetic compass. I'm hoping to use the two cameras to score keepers on spider legs that are in between two green lights. Also planned is an ultrasound sensor at the end of the arm for precise postioning relative to the diamond plate.

Definitely an ambitious step up for 1072, both in terms of code and hardware... I hope we can actually pull it off.
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Before a match at SVR, 3/17/06
Tatsu: "Yo Englert, what's our autonomous mode?"
Me: "We'll find out, won't we."
Both: *maniacal laughter*
After the match's autonomous period ends:
Me: "Well, the basic control system still responds. That's always good."
Both: *further laughter*
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