Is there a way to use the CTRE mag encoders with the falcon 500s? The only encoders we could get a hold of were the regular mag encoders and noticed that the data interfaces were different. We know the encoders have solder pads on the back, and they share the same pinout as the falcon’s port but aren’t sure if this’ll work because the port on the falcon is labeled as a limit switch interface.
If we could do this my follow up is regarding how to implement this into LabVIEW.
Thanks in advance
Falcon 500s cant have an encoder plugged in to the port, since, as you noticed, it is for limit switches only. However, Falcons have an encoder built in that can be used for onboard feedback. If you need a sensor external to the motor (on the output shaft rather than the motor input shaft), your best options are to a) use your existing CTRE mag encoders wired to the roborio using this breakout board or similar, or b) if you really need feedback directly to the Falcon for motion magic or onboard pid, use a CANcoder.
thanks, we’ll see if we can get our hands on some breakout boards. I took a look at the code for LabView and the DIO pins on the rio and it doesn’t seem to complex
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