General Auto
How long is the autonomous period?
30 seconds
What is another name for odometry wheels?
Dead wheels
What does a color sensor detect?
The color of objects
What do pathing libraries let you create?
Paths
What does Roadrunner use to know where the robot is?
Odometry
When does the autonomous period happen during a match?
At the start (the first 30 seconds)
What does odometry track?
The robot's position (X and Y)
What does a distance sensor measure?
Distance
Which pathing library are we using in this bootcamp?
RoadRunner
What shapes of paths can Roadrunner follow?
curves (splines) and straight lines
What is the goal of the autonomous period?
Score as many points as possible
Is odometry accurate or not accurate?
Very accurate
What sensor reads the robot's heading (angle)?
IMU / Gyroscope
Which is more accurate: odometry or dead reckoning?
Odometry
What is the path visualizer for Roadrunner called?
MeepMeep
What is the hardest part of autonomous?
Moving the robot (drivetrain movement)
What does odometry send the robot's position to?
The pathing software
What do cameras give the robot?
"Eyes" (vision)
What does dead reckoning rely on?
Motor encoders
What are the curved paths in Roadrunner called?
Splines
Name one real-life example of an autonomous robot.
Self-driving cars (or factory line robots)
Name one good thing (pro) about odometry.
Very accurate movement (or: path correction)
What are the two parts of a beam break sensor?
Transmitter and receiver
What does .strafeTo() do?
Moves in a straight line to a point (without changing heading)
What are the two main Action Group types?
Parallel and sequential