

for encoders), analog sensing and accumulation (e.g.

FPGA custom image provided by FIRST, defines H/W. Cross-compile for the PowerPC and download application to flash memory on cRIO. Write robot code in LabVIEW, C++, or Java on a PC. Field Management System (Wired to FMS to WiFi)Ĩ Made by National Instruments. Due to 2012 problems, FIRST imposed WiFi bandwidth restriction on robot communications (7Mb/sec). Demand and 2012 Einstein field problems forced FIRST to provide better diagnostic tools in 2013. Extra delays compared with tethered in the pits – WiFi traffic Field problems difficult to debug, both because FMS is a “Black Box”. Must tether in the pits.įMS AP Competition mode. Tethered (Ethernet Cable)Ħ Only can do WiFi at your own shop. On the boards we have here, no radio is installed so can plug directly into cRIO. In the pits, tether by plugging into free port on radio.
#Wpilib screensteps autonomous chooser driver#
Hey Robot- Here’s what you’re supposed to do: Enable/disable Mode Operating Mode Joystick commands OK Driver Station-I’m ALIVE!! Here’s my battery voltage and other data Every 20 ms Basic idea of robot/Driver Station communication. Ethernet or WiFI to talk to robotĤ Here’s what you’re supposed to do: Enable/disable Mode Operating Mode Runs Driver Station software to communicate with robot. Joysticks are HID devices connected to PC by USB cables. Windows PC (works on other PC’s, not just FIRST supplied Classmates). Benchtop systems such as this invaluable for S/W development. WRRF Workshop August 2013 Laura Rhodes, mentor, FRC Team 100Īll teams use same electronics. Troubleshooting at the Boundary Between Electronics and Programming 10th year mentor CSA at Sacramento & SVR, 2013 CSA at ALL Regionals!! They are there to help.
