Which Controller Can we use?

[THE_SDMC]

I am not sure where I read this but I think it said something about using the Xbox 360 controller. It is possible to use the PS3 controller?

Which one is easier to program?

Which programming language is easier C or C++?

Plus my team is new to First and the whole Robotics thing is there any tips you guys have for us?:)

[DylanRoss]

http://www.ifirobotics.com/usb-chicklet.shtml

That site gives the information on the USB chicklet. You can't use the PS3 controller, and as far as I know, you can only program in C (much easier than C++ IMO).

[Redneck]

While I don't think you could use a PS3 controller (as far as I know, the USB port on it is only for power and doesn't actually transmit data), I'm pretty sure I've seen PS2 controllers used. White paper on it available here. (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/1794)

[THE_SDMC]

Thanks for the info people it was really helpful...but then what controlers can be used? Also C is easier than C++ really?

[bobmonkey836]

certain DDR pads should work!!:D xbox 360, most new joysticks that i've seen, i think something could be rigged to a keyboard or a mouse, but i wouldn't recommend either.