Chapter 4: Surface Return
Final ascent — sixty meters to the surface. Wire a rotary encoder as a depth control dial for precise navigation. Learn to read rotary encoder signals, track position changes, and build responsive physical controls.
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A lesson from 30 Days Lost in Space (31 filmed lessons (Day 0 to Day 30), about 10 hours of video), taught by Dr. Greg Lyzenga, a Harvey Mudd College physics professor and NASA JPL scientist.
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