Sensors

Vision is on a separate wiki page.

General Information

• WPI Sensor Overview
• AndyMark Sensors
• Reddit Discussion on Sensors at r/FRC

Encoders

An encoder is a sensor used to measure revolutions of a motor. This is used to have motors move for certain distances. Here are some links to setting up this sensor. The sensor is then processed using PID for accurate movements.

• WPI Encoder Class
• Encoder Calibration

Gyro Sensors

A gyro sensor is used to calculate the rotation of the sensor. This is used to turn the robot or check if the robot is moving straight. Here are some links to setting up the sensor. We use Kauai Labs' AHRS navX gyro sensor. It is then processed using PID for accurate turning.

• Kauai AHRS Class
• navX