What sensors do your teams use

[D.Allred]

Originally Posted by cloudroth6

we are mostly interested in what ASD20 stated. Well we want to use Encoders and Gyros for our Autonomous so we can drive in a strait line and have better control on how we can code our Autonomous. The Distance Sensors and Limit Switches are mostly was stopping something, for example this year we did have a distance sensor to stop our in-take motor that would collect the bolder so it wouldn't burn the motor out.

i hope that helped

We used this SPI port gyro that was designed to plug directly into the roboRio. Worked great. It's based on the Analog Devices ADXRS450 digital gyroscope chip. You can buy that chip in different board configurations. I'm not sure where to buy this specific packaging.

http://firstchoicebyandymark.com/fc16-000

I've heard good reviews from the NAV-X gryo / accelerometer board although we've haven't used it yet. It's definitely available for purchase.

http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-3060a.htm

We use a Grayhill 63R optical encoder for measuring drive train distance traveled by coupling the encoder to a live axle on a wheel or the main gearbox. This technique works good for autonomous if you limit acceleration to prevent wheel slip.

http://www.digikey.com/catalog/en/partgroup/63r/11554

Good luck with your research and testing.

David