I want to add encoder wheels to my robot but I have no idea how to do it, any help?

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#1

My team is rebuilding and we want to add encoder wheels but I have no idea how to code them

#2

You should just be able to use the encoder functions. See the api for more info:
https://api.vexcode.cloud/v5/html/classvex_1_1encoder.html
The api will have all of the functions that you can use with the encoder. Just choose which one you want to use.

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#3

How so, do mean integrating them in your design, or in your code?

#4

Integrating encoder wheels depends on what you want to do with them. Do you want to track the exact position on the field?, if so I would refer to a post by team 5225a to start. This is a major undertaking, but allows for amazing autonomous program flexibility.

A much simpler solution is to use the encoders for simple distance tracking. in this case, set the motors to drive forward until the tracking wheel detects a certain amount of movement.

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