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Unread 11-02-2008, 08:46
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Re: accelerometers and gyroscope to control arm?

Why not use an absolute or even an incremental encoder to monitor the position of the arm? Actually, the potentiometer might be the simplest idea, but since I didn't see anything about an eoncoder...decided to mention it. On the other hand, if you're using ferrous metal gears on your arm you could use the GTSs too!