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Re: KoP Gyro and Accelerometer Placement

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Originally Posted by DarKCroNo View Post
Should the sensors also be as parallel to the floor as possible? specifically the accelerometer?
Yes. If either isn't parallel they will sense gravity as acceleration. This can be compensated for by setting the zero point with the actual at-rest readings. The gyro does this automatically on instantiation now.