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Sensors and Feedback

In this training module, we will explore the various sensors commonly used in FRC robots. We will also cover how to read data from these sensors and use that data to provide feedback for robot control in our software.

Presentation​

Exercises​

Sensors​

  • Show chassis speeds on SmartDashboard
    • Linear speed in m/s (forward / backward)
    • Angular speed in rad/s (rotation)
  • Show distance traveled by driving on SmartDashboard
    • Use encoders to measure distance

Feedback​

  • Implement a simple Bang Bang controller to drive a set distance
    • Use encoders to measure distance
    • Use a constant speed until the robot reaches the target distance

Software​

  • Conditions: Explanation of conditional statements in programming.
  • Control Types: Overview of different control types used in robotics.
  • VSCode: Our primary Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for programming.
  • Elastic: Guide on using the Elastic dashboard for monitoring robot data.