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Subject: 
Re: Compass or Gyro
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lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Tue, 18 Jun 2002 13:22:05 GMT
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Derek,

I think the sensor you need really depends on the application.  I believe a
compass would be better for absolute positioning, and a gyro would be better
for relative positioning.  I don't really know a lot about gyro's, but I
think that will tell you how much you've turned, but it won't tell you where
you are facing.

From what you suggested, it sounds like you need a compass.

Steve


In lugnet.robotics, Derek Riley writes:
I am building a six legged robot to emulate an ant, and I need a good way to
tell what direction it is facing.  I am using a Handy Board with an
extension board, and I don't want to spend too much.  I have looked at
compasses and gyros, but I am not sure what will work best for me.  Thanks
--Derek



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  Compass or Gyro
 
I am building a six legged robot to emulate an ant, and I need a good way to tell what direction it is facing. I am using a Handy Board with an extension board, and I don't want to spend too much. I have looked at compasses and gyros, but I am not (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-02, to lugnet.robotics)

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