Can we have a netbook on our robot?

[adlasa]

Our team is currently working on vision tracking using the Kinect. To communicate with the Kinect and possibly conduct vision processing we would like to use a small netbook.

Is this allowed under FRC rules? We won't be using the netbook to do anything but vision processing i.e. no motor controls.

Thanks,
adlasa

[ferret_guy]

Yes as long as it costs less than 400$ however it is hard to beat a beefey driver station laptop

Rule:
[R14]
No individual item shall have a value that exceeds $400.00. The total cost of Components purchased in bulk may
exceed $400.00 USD as long as the cost of an individual Component does not exceed $400.00.

[connor.worley]

Consider trying a co-processor like the BeagleBoard if you want to do this. 987 has a paper about using a PandaBoard that you'll find if you search CD-Media.

[dellagd]

Go ahead and use a Netbook, but there are many lighter, cheaper alternatives.

[BrendanB]

Wait until the 2013 rules come out before you make a decision or purchase equipment.

[DonRotolo]

If you follow the 2012 rules, then almost certainly yes.

We will not know the 2013 rules until January 5. You will have to read them to determine if a netbook is allowed on your competition robot.

[tickspe15]

Last year we used a pico it on our robot' they are significantly more powerful than beagle boards or raspberry pi but about the same size