VEXcode turnFor deadband

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#1

In my autonomous, I am attempting to use the turnFor command. However, when I run it, the robot just turns infinitely in a circle. However, if I print the drivetrain heading to the screen, it is accurate. Is there something that I am missing? Also, Is there a way to set a deadband on the turning so that it doesn’t have to be exactly precise?
Also, for reference, this is my code:

//Gyroscope-Based Turning Function
void gyroturn (double powerpct, int amount, bool end)
{Drivetrain.turnFor(amount, degrees, (powerpct*2), rpm, true);}
#2

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#3

It is because you have rpm but you’re inputting degrees?
Either try switching rpm to dps or input revolutions

#4

RPM is the speed of the motors while degrees is the distance to turn.

#5

oh ok

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#6

Are you sure you are passing correct arguments to vex::drivetrain::turnFor() function?

Help says first parameter is direction type.
https://www.robotmesh.com/docs/vexv5-cpp/html/classvex_1_1drivetrain.html

boo turnFor (turnType dir, double angle, rotationUnits angleUnit, bool waitForCompletion=true)

boolturnFor (turnType dir, double angle, rotationUnits angleUnit, double velocity, velocityUnits velUnit, bool waitForCompletion=true)