What is the best way to use this sensor?
Well, vex’s website gives some good information:
The Inertial Sensor is a combination of a 3-axis (X,Y, and Z) accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope. The accelerometer measures linear acceleration of the robot (including gravity), while the gyroscope electronically measures the rate of rotation about the V5 inertial sensor three-axis.
The combination of these two devices in one sensor allows for effective and accurate navigation, as well as controlling any change in the motion of a robot.
Most teams will probably use the yaw axis of the gyroscope and x and y components of the accelerometer to navigate more accurately during autonomous. From what I can see, that would be the best use of this sensor.
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