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On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 16:32, you wrote:
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> The best way to do this (in code space, complexity, and running time) is to
> use fixed point math (integers) for the entire calculation.  Simply use
> values ten times what they need to be, and make the correction in your
> head.
>
> This gives: angle = 892 - 2*count
>

Of course! I seem to be always looking for complex methods and overlook the
obvious.

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Phil.

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