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Re: US Digital MA3

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Originally Posted by Mr. Lim View Post
Neat device! Out of curiousity, what type of applications (FRC or non-FRC related) would you choose a device like this over a high-precision pot?
Steering feedback for crab/swerve drives is the most common application for these in FIRST. They are nice because most single turn pots have a 30+ degree "deadband" when they roll over. These devices have a full 360 degrees of measurement.