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team2130first

19-01-2011 22:20

Tablet computer as driver station

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

Re: Tablet computer as driver station

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

Re: Tablet computer as driver station

Yes it is allowed.

Phoenix Spud

19-01-2011 22:32

Re: Tablet computer as driver station

Our team is using a tablet laptop. It seems to be working just fine!

Dkt01

19-01-2011 22:45

Re: Tablet computer as driver station

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

Re: Tablet computer as driver station

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

Re: Tablet computer as driver station

Quote:

Originally Posted by richwong (Post 1004147)

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

Re: Tablet computer as driver station

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

Re: Tablet computer as driver station

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

Re: Tablet computer as driver station

thanks will keep that in mind.
might be really useful for displaying camera feeds.
team2130first

Daniel367

23-01-2011 15:09

Re: Tablet computer as driver station

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dkt01 (Post 1003961)

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

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel367 (Post 1006511)

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

Re: Tablet computer as driver station

Quote:

Originally Posted by richwong (Post 1004147)

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.

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