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Re: Are two speed transmissions worth it?

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard View Post
You could do this with encoders.

If the measured speed of the robot is significantly less than what it should be, it must be hitting something and then it shifts down. If the robot is in low and going 95-100% speed, then it isn't hitting anything and will shift back up.

I made a vex robot with that exact functionality.
Yep. I knew about this option, but measuring current draw appeals to me more. It seems as though it would be "simpler" to get a definitive answer as to which gear the robot should be in. 1126 and 33 have succesfully done auto-shifting on a 4 speed transmission using the encoder approach.
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