2012 software updates availible for download

[Joe Ross]

The 2012 software updates have been uploaded, encrypted with the same password as the manual. Download now to avoid overloaded servers this weekend.

2012 Utilities: http://joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/2262/lang/en
2012 Driver Station: http://joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/2263/lang/en
2012 Kinect Server: http://firstforge.wpi.edu/sf/frs/do/listReleases/projects.wpilib/frs.2012_frc_kinect_server

2012 LabVIEW: http://joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/2261/lang/en
2012 C++: http://firstforge.wpi.edu/sf/frs/do/listReleases/projects.wpilib/frs.2012_update_for_c
2012 Java: http://firstforge.wpi.edu/sf/frs/do/listReleases/projects.wpilib/frs.2012_java_update_for_frc

In addition, based on what was used during the beta testing, additional kinect related software that should be downloaded are
Visual C# 2010 Express: http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/products/2010-editions/express
Kinect SDK: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/kinectforwindows/

[uboat]

Does it matter which VS express version (C#, VB, C++) we use for the Kinect?

Thanks,
Mike U.

[Joe Ross]

Does it matter which VS express version (C#, VB, C++) we use for the Kinect?

C#

[Wendy Holladay]

thanks joe, great time saver to know

[Thundrio]

So even though my team plans to program in Java, I will still have to have c# code to work with Kinect?

[Greg McKaskle]

The Kinect server is written in C#. It is installed as a built EXE, and you are given the source and dev tools in the case you wish to extend it.

Greg Mckaskle

[inkspell4]

Will we need to uninstall last years LabView to install a new one for this year

[Clayton Yocom]

As a beta tester, no, you don't have to, but I advise to greatly.

[inkspell4]

Will we get a new CD in the veteran KOP

[kinganu123]

would visual studio professional from dreamspark be ok?

[Mike AA]

Received a new labview installation via a Credit card sized usb drive in the kit.

[stevethetinker]

Is it just me, or does anyone else want a single file that will install all the updates at one stroke? Have unencrypted versions been posted anywhere? The FIRST site seems impenetrable when it comes to finding these updates.

Steve

[Joe Ross]

Important documents:

Getting Started with the 2012 Control System: http://www.usfirst.org/sites/default/files/uploadedFiles/Robotics_Programs/FRC/Game_and_Season__Info/2012_Assets/Getting%20Started%20with%20the%202012%20FRC%20Cont rol%20System_2.pdf (software installation, cRIO setup (pay attention to the new module configuration), etc).
Getting Started with Kinect for FRC: http://www.usfirst.org/sites/default/files/uploadedFiles/Robotics_Programs/FRC/Game_and_Season__Info/2012_Assets/Getting%20Started%20with%20Microsoft%20Kinect%20fo r%20FRC.pdf

2012 FRC Kit of Parts Technical Resources: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/2012-kit-of-parts-technical-resources

[stevethetinker]

If the patches/updates are there it's not obvious which link has them. And 'Robot Control System' is a broken link (I've reported it).

[SkyWarrior]

would visual studio professional from dreamspark be ok?

I have tried this and yes it is ok. I don't know why we are forced to install visual studio just to run the kinect server. .NET Framework 4.0 Client should be more than enough to run that. :(

[RufflesRidge]

I have tried this and yes it is ok. I don't know why we are forced to install visual studio just to run the kinect server. .NET Framework 4.0 Client should be more than enough to run that. :(

It is listed as a System Requirement on the KinectForWindows page so it may be a requirement of the SDK?

[SkyWarrior]

That should be for the programming part. The actual problem is kinect server installation does not like the .NET Framework 4.0 installed on my computer. I had to install visual studio 2010 Pro to get that installer to work interestingly. I don't think kinectserver installer does have anything to do with the visual studio. Source code is somewhere else I believe?

[tdressel]

I see you all are a week ahead of me given the post dates. Was wondering, after installing the SDK, I found the Kinect Server software from First Forge and get the error message:

FRC Kinect Server cannot be installed on systems with .net framework version lower than 4.0

Looking at my computer which I built from scratch (Win7), I see that I have "Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile" installed. I'm pretty sure I know the answer but would like confirmation on the following:

QUESTION: Though I have ".net framework 4 client profile" installed, in order to get past the error on the Kinect Server install, I need to install the Visual Studio package?

If so, fine, I'll do it as I'd like to get this working. Just hoping for some confirmation.

Thanks

[Mark McLeod]

The Visual Studio package isn't necessary.

Just try installing the latest .NET 4
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en....aspx?id=17851 (http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=17851)

If you don't need anything updated it'll just tell you so and stop.
If you're missing a patch or two then they'll get installed.

[tdressel]

Thanks for the reply. I tried what you suggested last week and it failed. The .NET FW 4.0 installer from Microsoft downloads worked fine but didn't seem to alter my computers setup.

However, I'm seeing the text now on step 2 of the document at the link below that if I'm setting up my own computer, I need to install the Visual Studio C# package.

http://firstforge.wpi.edu/sf/sfmain/do/go/doc1300?returnUrlKey=1326946493942

After installing VS Express, the Kinect Server insallation worked fine as well.

Thanks,

[Mark McLeod]

That's good to know.
My laptops must have some variation or other pre-existing software that sidestepped the need for Visual Studio.

The team Classmate does get Visual Studio from the Restoration stick, as well as .NET 4