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    Mechanics Electronics Control System Technical Specifications

    Control System

     


    User Control

       After hybrid mode it switches to user control which lasts for 2 minutes. The human driver and operators take control of the robot with custom configured controllers.

       Our driver John wanted to use steering wheel for this year's game, Overdrive. In Overdrive, smooth turning is particularly important, as left turns are a necessity. With a combination of a throttle and the steering wheel, he has full control over the robot's drive.

       Bryant, our controller, operates the elevator lift and it's functions. Different controls of joystick have been programmed to control the lift and the grabber. A set of switches next to the joystick are used to open and close the grabber and move the lift to preset positions for knocking down the ball or hurdling.

     

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