PID robot heading--comments?

[JamesBrown]

Originally Posted by Tanner

Though with the new wheels, I'm not sure how much effect a loop would have, but it could prove VERY useful if it can be used wisely.

-Tanner

The loop should be just as effective with the new wheels, your gains will just be significantly different, for example if you are turning a large number of degrees with traditional wheels you can just slow the wheels and let friction stop you. However with the new wheels you may need to try to drive them in the opposite direction at the end of the turn to slow the robot quickly and avoid oscillation.

Another concern is that friction between the carpet around the outside and the wheel is much greater than the friction between the plastic and the wheel, this will likely cause less than desirable results if part of your robot is on the carpet.


-James