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Re: 3-Axis Joysticks

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Originally Posted by Steve_Alaniz View Post
Back to the original question:
We've experimented with Mechanums and use the Saitek ST290 joystick. Everything works great and except for a few comments that they joystick is too sensitive there have been no problems. We're still trying to decide the best way to give less sensitivity at low speeds and more at high, but haven't decided on a math formula solution or a look up table. ( Haven't figured out look up tables in abview yet...)
We've been working with the new controller so we can confirm it works.

Best wishes

Steve

I think you would want more sensitivity at low, and less at high to make driving easier.....just my opinion
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