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Unread 10-12-2007, 17:14
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Re: PID vs Normal loops

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Originally Posted by 3DWolf View Post
But then again, with the code I posted, it won't overshoot it, it will just reach it, VERY VERY VERY slowly. 128 speed isn't much, but then again your error is going to be such that much won't be needed.
I suggest you go ahead and try it out - you will likely learn a lot in the process. You will most likely find that it won't reach it. Remember, there is a deadband in the Victor speed controllers (sending them a 128 will not cause them to run at all) and with speeds that low the forces of friction in the system will be larger than the value you are sending to the motor.