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Re: [FTC]: Autonomous?

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Originally Posted by buddyb View Post
Ours are about the same. We've found that- to have solid autonomouses (that can handle defenses)- quite a few sensors are needed, especially because a defensive autonomous can be as simple as "Drive forward for 6 seconds".
What I'm finding is that the infared sensor is extreamly inaccurate, I had trials with it and they performed ok, but not well enough. I like the color sensors though so it can see the goal. Though i like using timing because you will always have a certain level consistancy sensors don't give.
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