CANSparkBase.get() returns 0

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Hello I return to Chief Delphi with yet another error.
In my code, I’m putting a spark max’s get method into the smartdashboard to see what the value is. The motors themselves are moving so there should be a return value, no? But, when I try to put it to the smartdashboard it just returns 0.

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This only works if you use the set method. If you’re using positional, velocity, or voltage control, it will not return a value

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We’ll need to see some code to see what exactly you’re trying to do. Preferably as a github or similar link

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Thank you, I’ve been using the PID to set the motor, so that’s likely the issue.

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You can use getAppliedOutput() to get the applied duty cycle of the motor in all control modes