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10-12-2007, 16:10

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Re: PID vs Normal loops

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Originally Posted by EricS-Team180

You can try a Bang-bang_control as an alternative. It works like a thermostat on a furnace. What you pick as a controller really, really, really (did I say really?) depends on the application. In 2006, we used a bang-bang controller on the turret of our poof ball shooter for 2 competitions. Then we switched it to a PID for Nationals. In the end, they both worked, but we got better shooting accuracy with the PID.

Eric

Sorry. I was a little vague on the question. I meant has anyone tried other feedback loops. Theoretically anything is possible.

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