A programming template for Autonomous Mode

[garyk]

Hi, all:

I uploaded a C-language template for implementing Autonomous Mode, using a state machine to step through a sequence of steps you want the 'bot to do in A/Hybrid mode. It's about 90% comments if you aren't familiar with state machines or some of the C-language commands. The title is:"A programming template for Autonomous Mode", or ChiefDelphi => CD Media => Papers, search, uploaded by garyk.

Comments are welcome -

GaryK

[bronxbomber92]

Looks pretty good. Definitely easy for begginners to understand while maintaining flexibility. Personally I'd implement it with structs that have a Enter, Execute and Leave function. But now relfecting back on that it might be hard to implement with proper OOP support (virtual functions..).

Good job :)

[psy_wombats]

Very nice, now there is something to refer people who ask "So how do I do autonomous?" sIt's pretty good, except for the fact it relies solely on dead reckoning. You may want to add a note explaining what exactly dead reckoning is and why to use sensors if possible, if you don't want to make sensor drivers and the like for your state machine.