Using Target Distance to Move Robot

[Pirate programe]

Originally Posted by billbo911

At first glance, I would say that .1 is a fairly low drive value and may not be enough to move a robot. Have you tried it on blocks to see it the wheels turn?

No, I haven't. I think I might just turn the values up...

Originally Posted by billbo911

I also think you will find you are introducing a turn with those values. Arcade drive uses X and Y input. X will cause the robot to turn

did this get cut off?

Originally Posted by billbo911

Lastly, the vi is using the following logic:
If distance is greater than 6, drive at .1 and .1.
Is that what you are thinking as well?

I was thinking more "Drive at .1 and .1 until Distance is less than 6" , but I think your formulation applies too.