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team2130first
19-01-2011, 22:20
Would a tablet computer work just as well in place of a netbook? Also, is it alowed in the compitetion? Any ideas?
Thanks
BFHS robotics
sam_who
19-01-2011, 22:24
Can't say for a tablet but I'm using my dell laptop. Works great. Don't have to use a magnifying glass to see the screen!
davidthefat
19-01-2011, 22:26
Yes it is allowed.
Phoenix Spud
19-01-2011, 22:32
Our team is using a tablet laptop. It seems to be working just fine!
Dkt01
19-01-2011, 22:45
The rules seem to allow any laptop/tablet/netbook to control the robot. You'll need one with an ethernet port to connect to the FMS. Also, power is provided at the alliance stations for the classmates only. If you use a different driver station, you'll need to make sure your battery stays charged all day.
richwong
20-01-2011, 08:33
Would it be allowable for a driver to use the touchscreen of a tablet as a means to control the robot?
DarrinMunter
20-01-2011, 08:53
Would it be allowable for a driver to use the touchscreen of a tablet as a means to control the robot?

Yes,
It would be really neat to see this. But just keep in mind of the challenge of looking at your robot, and what the others are doing and keeping on eye on the tablet screen.
JesseK
20-01-2011, 09:05
Using a tablet seems cool, but get plenty of practice with it. Unless it's hanging from the field window (or one driver dictates what the other does), I don't foresee it being practical.

Though it would be a fantastic replacement for the 2nd driver's joysticks... hmm.
Bot190
20-01-2011, 13:19
Just note that you would have to write custom drivers for the touch screen to make it look like a gamepad to windows. I'm sure it could be done, but probably not in 6 weeks.
team2130first
22-01-2011, 00:13
thanks will keep that in mind.
might be really useful for displaying camera feeds.
team2130first
Daniel367
23-01-2011, 15:09
Also, power is provided at the alliance stations for the classmates only.


Is this for sure? It is stated in the manual as such but Is it implemented or is it an outlet that you plug in to?
Mark McLeod
23-01-2011, 15:31
Is this for sure? It is stated in the manual as such but Is it implemented or is it an outlet that you plug in to?
You get a barrel connector, center positive, 19v, 2.1a
To Classmate specs.

If your laptop matches that, then you're good. If not you're on battery power.
Nadav Zingerman
23-01-2011, 16:13
Would it be allowable for a driver to use the touchscreen of a tablet as a means to control the robot?

While legal, it is technically challenging, and not at all trivial.