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UPGRADE AR3 TO USE AR4 SOFTWARE

Writer: Chris AnninChris Annin
Feb 12, 20221 min read

I have added 2 files to the AR3 downloads section. There is an info sheet on what needs to happen and then there is a sketch file for you to use, this sketch is the same as the AR4 sketch with the exception that it has the encoder values for the CUI encoders used on the AR3. Let me know if anyone finds any issues with this hybrid file.

 
 
 

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乔亚非
乔亚非
Apr 15, 2022

Hi,I want to upgrade my ar3.The only thing I need to do is upgrade the sketch file right?

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jcoahran
jcoahran
Feb 12, 2022

Is there any advantage to upgrading to the new motors/encoders?

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Chris Annin
Chris Annin
Feb 12, 2022
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The new motors with encoders makes the robot easier to build as you no longer have to source and install the encoder but if you already have the AR3 motors with the CUI encoders there is no advantage in updating to the AR4 motors.

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