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Originally Posted by Infinity2718
It looks good!
Suggestion: Place your encoders on a drive chain idler sprocket or gearbox output for positive engagement. The idler wheels may slip on the ground and provide inconsistent or false information to the encoders. It could save you some money and weight as well.
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If you're looking for precision, the idler wheels actually yield much better results (especially in turns).
If you're not looking for huge precision (most teams aren't) or aren't trying to keep position during turns, doing them on driven wheels is fine (and what most teams do).
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31-10-2014, 18:01
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