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Sensors needed:  
'''Sensors needed:'''


-Encoders on all 4 wheels<br>-Magnetic potentiometer on the clutch<br>-Gyro<br>-Banner sensor to "see" ball is ready to fire
*4 Encoders: one for each wheel
 
*Magnetic potentiometer: for kicker
-Limit switch to detect if the robot is lifted
*Gyro: to be able to drive straight
*Banner sensor: to know we have possession of the ball  
*Limit switch(s): to know when lift arm is extended
*Limit switch(s): for tip over mechanism
*Camera
**will only&nbsp;tilt
**mount about 24" height
**gave dimensions to mechinal team
**White paper:&nbsp;[http://joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/1568/lang/en joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/1568/lang/en]


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<u>-'''CAMERA!'''</u> ( White paper:&nbsp;[http://joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/1568/lang/en joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/1568/lang/en])<br>

Revision as of 06:06, 30 January 2010

Sensors needed:

  • 4 Encoders: one for each wheel
  • Magnetic potentiometer: for kicker
  • Gyro: to be able to drive straight
  • Banner sensor: to know we have possession of the ball
  • Limit switch(s): to know when lift arm is extended
  • Limit switch(s): for tip over mechanism
  • Camera