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Re: Vex encoders/Interrupts

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Originally Posted by JohnC View Post
Just out of curiosity, especially if you're using tank drive, what is the purpose of putting an encoder on the front and rear wheels of the same side of the robot? Shouldn't those wheels turn the same amount anyway?
He probably is using one motor per wheel rather than having them chained together like the typical 4wd FRC robot. The bigger question what good encoders are on a tank drive robot other than to control wheel speed.