Thoughts about the new FTC challenge?

iblis432 · #1 11-09-2010, 22:32

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Originally Posted by Andrew Schuetze

Why not use a magnetic sensor in your baton manipulator

I was unaware that one existed from HiTechnic, but that sounds much easier

thanks.

And that rule may be something you want to bring up with FIRST, they're bound to revise that rule if they find it.

NalaTI · #2 30-09-2010, 22:20

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Originally Posted by iblis432

I was unaware that one (edit-- a tiltmeter) existed from HiTechnic, but that sounds much easier

thanks.

We looked at tiltmeters two years ago... keep in mind that any motion of the robot changes the "tilt" --- they are also called accelerometers for a reason!

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