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Unread 07-02-2007, 09:08
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Re: Vex encoders/Interrupts

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Originally Posted by Andrew Morris View Post
Switching to an FRC controller shouldn't affect anything unless you change the code because the FRC controller and the VEX controller have the exact same microchips and are just packaged differently.
It seems that the interrupts and encoders work on the First controller, but not the Vex. I'm not sure why.

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Originally Posted by Andrew Morris View Post
Also, I was wondering how you are powering the Victors and motors because you don't appear to have a 12v FRC battery on the robot and running them off a 7.2v VEX battery could be causing your uneven drive problems if they are made to run off 12v.
I checked the datasheet of the Victor 884s and they're okay with 7.2V. I do have a second Vex battery just for the 884/motors.

--buddy