What 4 functions are you using for autonomous mode?

[darkpheonix]

Hey,

I'm just wondering what teams are using for the 4 functions of the autonomous mode. Right now, we're deciding whether to use pre-programmed functions or just controlling it like a normal contoller. What are your guys thoughts?

[popo308]

Originally Posted by darkpheonix

Hey,

I'm just wondering what teams are using for the 4 functions of the autonomous mode. Right now, we're deciding whether to use pre-programmed functions or just controlling it like a normal contoller. What are your guys thoughts?

selecting between 4 different auto modes.... (pending on where the ball is)

[TJB2225]

Ummmm im not sure what my team is doing but i'll check in on it.

[seven11mafia]

is anyone using simple 4-way directional controls? is this a good/bad idea? what are the advantages/disadvantages?

[joshyboy9987]

I think the control will be extremely hard using just 4 directions, because you'll have a hard time getting a signal to your robot. (With all the other IR signals & with the distance and stuff) I think we are going to do the position of the balls thing.. Otherwise it's just going to be a normal autonomous mode.

I was thinking though, what are some suggestions for sensors to tell where you are on the field? We tried the accelerometer & that didn't work, even with a bunch of filters and some tricky software stuff... Now I'm thinking ultrasonics, cuz that would help with navigating the course too. Then there's the obvious encoders, but there's gotta be a better way, right?

[vhcook]

I'm going to advise against attempting to have your robocoach try to drive the robot because of the potential interference issues. Here's the ongoing discussion of why: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=62775

[x7shaddow]

I tried to suggest that function 1-4 each access option menu 1-4 with each having 4 functions, but apparently that would be illegal.

[MiniNerd24]

We're just doing a forward, left, right, stop, thing.(and maybe a lift-the-arm command)

[Qbranch]

For now, due to fairly high rates of uselessness of the IR reciever board in multi-remote environments, nothing, nothing, nothing and nothing. Fully autonomous right now (with adaptive ultrasonic cruise control ).

I'll write the IR into the robot in case it becomes viable (point wise) to knock the ball off. But since making half a lap in autonomous is worth the same as the ball....

-q