Using a limit switch to limit motion

[billbo911]

EDIT: Please ignore my comments below, they DO NOT apply to Vex, only to FRC. Thanks to Alan for pointing out my error.


All of these methods work well. Each has it's own advantages, but......

For the sake of sheer convenience, the default code already has built into it, motor limit switch inputs. If you simply set a motor to 127 when it hits the limit, you will never be able to back it out until you power down. So, the limits in code prevent the motor from turning in one direction, while allowing motion in the other. There is a pair of limits for each motor, one for each direction. All you need to do is connect a limit switch to the correct digital input and position the switch where it is needed.
These are documented in one of the IFI manuals for the RC/OI. Get all of the manuals when you go to IFI, they are well worth it!

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by billbo911

For the sake of sheer convenience, the default code already has built into it, motor limit switch inputs...These are documented in one of the IFI manuals for the RC/OI. Get all of the manuals when you go to IFI, they are well worth it!

How does one use the IFI-documented limit_switch() functions in EasyC?

[billbo911]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

How does one use the IFI-documented limit_switch() functions in EasyC?

Dang... I need to clean my glasses. I completely missed that.
Worst of all, it makes all the difference in the world. I guess I need to edit my post.
Thanks for catching me with my pants down.