How could I practice Java for the robot over the break?
 

Hi guys,

I wanted to know how I could practice programming the roborio over the summer without all the other components. I have a roborio that I could play with, but is there any other way I could practice code by just using the PC? I want to make a new drivetrain over the summer, but I can't figure out how to do it without proper testing with components.

Also, I want to learn my Java specificity for the robot. Are there any tutorials that go in depth with Robot Builder or just from scratch Object Oriented code? I have seen the one from Brad Miller, but I want more in depth and made recently.

Thanks!

Re: How could I practice Java for the robot over the break?
 

Toast api. A student on 2046 will be putting on a frc java class all next week as well. I'll drop a link to it in a few days.

Re: How could I practice Java for the robot over the break?
 

Perfect. Thanks for making a class!

Re: How could I practice Java for the robot over the break?
 

Are you still going to post it? It has been a while...

Re: How could I practice Java for the robot over the break?
 

anyway you can get hold of a couple of motor controllers and small motors? 3620 has a "mule board" with just a RoboRIO, one of the old blue PDBs, 3 old Victor 883s (2 with small motors on them), and a Spike. Programmers use it for testing code during season, it's usually enough to get close.

I'd recommend just creating a robot with a drive, subsystems, and maybe PID and Motion Control. The best way to learn is by doing, not to mention that you may be able to use that code during the season.

Re: How could I practice Java for the robot over the break?
 

You could use our emulator. It can't represent a whole drivetrain, but it can show you motor outputs and let you choose sensor inputs.