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[FTC]:Finding weighted rings vs regular rings
Okay so brainstorming a bit with some friends about this years FTC game Ring It Up! We came up with 2 easy ways of measuring the different rings and seeing that it is probably the most difficult aspect of this years teleop period I thought I would share and hear what everyone else has to say.
Option 1: Using a current sensor; If a motor needs to work harder to pick up a ring that must mean its heavier so if you measure the amperage the motor is drawing and having that read into a light that turns on or off depending on if the sensor trips.
Option 2: Use a weaker actuator on an arm that cant pick up a weighted. This is a solution for both motors and pneumatic's.
Yes I am biased towards opinion one that is why there is more text. I am anxious to here your ideas?
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Mentors need to be sure that the team is on track to have a working robot ready. Students can do almost everything, but they need help watching the calender. Even if your ideas turn out bad, if your robot is inspectable and running when you arrive at your first event, anything can happen. - AcesPease [more] 
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