Suggestions for programming
 

Does anybody have any suggestions for some code my team can build before the kickoff in LabView? This way we can save some time during the build season by just using the pre-built code.

Thanks

Re: Suggestions for programming
 

Some things to try:

• Current limiting traction drive
• H-drive code
• Mecanum code
• Pneumatics
• PID controlled arm/elevator
• Some kind of state machine
• Encoders
• Ultrasonic/laser distance sensors
• Gyro-stabilized driving

Just a few ideas.

Re: Suggestions for programming
 

Agreeing with Ari423 plus a one other idea.
You could experiment with using the gyro and a PID for making turns and driving straight, then use this to build an architecture for autonomous. This is often the piece of code that my programming department has to spend the most time with due to the need for accuracy despite the absence of a human driver.

Re: Suggestions for programming
 

My team has been going through and making a general utility pallet that we will have on everyone computer. Here are some of the blocks we have made

- Rate Limit
- Debounce
- Parsing xbox controller
- State Machine
- Filter
- Drive code
- Cascading switches


Also during the pre season we have challenges with are min robots where the programmers have to program the robot to play some game. While doing this we not only sharpend the kids labview and problem solving skills but also generated lots of those general VI's

Re: Suggestions for programming
 

The RoboRio has a built in gyro. I have no idea what it's capable of.

Could be fun to find out.

It's actually an accelerometer unfortunately.

Re: Suggestions for programming
 

JohnM, just be aware that any code you build during the off-season (or before) cannot be used in the following competition season unless you post the code in a public place before kickoff for everyone to use.

Rule R13 from last year "Software and mechanical/electrical designs created before Kickoff are only permitted if the source files (complete information sufficient to produce the design) are available publicly prior to Kickoff."