Measuring incline

[Blarry]

I am wondering what sensors are you guys using to measure incline?

Our team is deciding this right now. We thought about using an accelerometer, but the trouble is: it may still have a reading when the robot is not inclined (i.e. when the robot is hit, or intentionally accelerated).

Also, has any team successfully used gyro for this purpose?

We really appreciate your advice! Thanks!

[AndyBare]

Originally Posted by Blarry

I am wondering what sensors are you guys using to measure incline?

Our team is deciding this right now. We thought about using an accelerometer, but the trouble is: it may still have a reading when the robot is not inclined (i.e. when the robot is hit, or intentionally accelerated).

Also, has any team successfully used gyro for this purpose?

We really appreciate your advice! Thanks!

I think teams used gyros back in 2012 to read when a bridge was successfully balanced, but don't hold me to that.

[CryptoStorm]

you're trying to measure the angle of incline of the robot or the angle of an apparatus from the robot

[Blarry]

Originally Posted by CryptoStorm

you're trying to measure the angle of incline of the robot or the angle of an apparatus from the robot

The angle of an apparatus

[CryptoStorm]

Originally Posted by Blarry

The angle of an apparatus

from the floor or from the robot

[Blarry]

Originally Posted by CryptoStorm

from the floor or from the robot

From the robot

[CryptoStorm]

single turn potentiometer is the simplest and most reliable way to measure angle