Powering the DS in Match + Updating Versions

[MikePres]

A) "<R81> Please note that AC power will not be available at the playing field so these devices will have to run on internal batteries."
"<R83> Nothing can be connected to the power connector on the Driver Station during a MATCH."
What does it mean "internal battries"? How do we power our DS during a match?

B) Where can we download the latest updates for the DS and stuff?

Thanks,
The Ort Bialik Kill-O-Bites :)

[billbo911]

B) Where can we download the latest updates for the DS and stuff?

Thanks,
The Ort Bialik Kill-O-Bites :)

Right here. (http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc/content.aspx?id=10934)

[dani190]

A) "<R81> Please note that AC power will not be available at the playing field so these devices will have to run on internal batteries."
"<R83> Nothing can be connected to the power connector on the Driver Station during a MATCH."
What does it mean "internal battries"? How do we power our DS during a match?

B) Where can we download the latest updates for the DS and stuff?

Thanks,
The Ort Bialik Kill-O-Bites :)

oh good thought, how will that be done?

Also quick question relating to all of this, im gunna take a wild guess and say that the router is not needed with the controllers and the driver station...?

[Mike8519]

Yes the Competition port provides the power and you must plug the ethernet cord provided at the drivers station into one of the eth ports on the DS. You should not need or use the router that came in the KoP at all at the regionals since wireless communication is banned (similiar to previous years where radios are not allowed in pits, same deal)

[dani190]

Yes the Competition port provides the power and you must plug the ethernet cord provided at the drivers station into one of the eth ports on the DS. You should not need or use the router that came in the KoP at all at the regionals since wireless communication is banned (similiar to previous years where radios are not allowed in pits, same deal)

ok thanks, makes sense because thats what happened in previous years as you said