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From: tlhouns@ns.pacbell.com (Lee Hounshell)
Subject: Re: Cheap, light orientation sensor needed
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Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 16:55:54 GMT
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galsci!mpearce wrote:
: I'm looking for a small, cheap, and light orientation sensor that
: will work with the Miniboard...

I'm in need of something to perform this function as well.
I had an idea for constructing one using "bend" sensors with weights attached
to one end.  As the robot's orientation would change, the sensors would move
(because of gravity pulling the weights).  If several of these sensors were
placed strategically inside a robot's chassis, I suspect that one could calculate
the robot's orientation fairly accurately.  Any comments?

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Lee Hounshell - (510) 823-2432
tlhouns@srv.pacbell.com
Alchemical Engineer and Virtual Realist
