Magnetic Sensor on Pistons(help)

[Rickertsen2]

Originally Posted by DPPT1717

(Regarding the magnetic option for the free pistons off bimba)
What does the magnetic sensor actually do?
How does it send that information?
Is there a downside to getting it on the piston?
Is it removable if we decide to not use it?

There is a magnet on the piston inside the cylinder. Two removable sensors are clamped to the outside of the cylinder. The they trigger when the piston inside the cylinder moves under them. They have outputs that can be connected to the digital inputs on the robot controller. There is no downside i can think of.