Why does the gyro need the ADC?

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Why does the gyro need the ADC?

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25-10-2006, 15:19

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Re: Why does the gyro need the ADC?

If my memory serves me, the output of the gyro is analog. It outputs some voltage proportional to the rotational velocity. Hence, you need the ADC to turn the analog value into something that the processor can actually use.

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