Forum: Programming
Today, 08:39 AM
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Re: Mac OS running FRC-related software?
The conflicting information I've received is not in the FRC documentation per se but from conversations with members of area teams.
When one reads through the screenstepslive documentation it...
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Forum: Programming
Yesterday, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 412
Re: Mac OS running FRC-related software?
Thanks for the info.
This is good to know that I can have students work on their macs developing code and then run Driver Station with windows laptops.
Any particular reason that all of the...
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Forum: Programming
Yesterday, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 412
Mac OS running FRC-related software?
Recently I've come across some FRC-software training videos that show instructor working in Mac OS. (WPI RobotBuilder training videos for example)
This caught my attention as our school is a Mac...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
12-08-2016, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,424
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Forum: Technical Discussion
12-08-2016, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,424
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Forum: Technical Discussion
12-08-2016, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,424
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Forum: Technical Discussion
12-08-2016, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,424
drilling larger holes in aluminum
We do a fair amount of drilling holes in 1x2in tube stock. Sometimes many holes for lightening purposes. We've succeeded various ways - I'd like to know what is best practice with:
3/4in and larger...
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Forum: General Forum
10-01-2016, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,585
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Forum: General Forum
09-29-2016, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,585
Mecanum Demo-Bot Recommendations?
Our team has never built a mecanum drive base.
We'd like to add build one for demonstration purposes.
What is CD reader recommendations for:
-size of wheels
-vendor of wheels
-a frame that can be...
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Forum: General Forum
09-27-2016, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 1
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Looking for NXT controllers/kits
We are still using NXT for our lego league teams. It suits our current needs well.
I am looking to purchase several NXT controllers (and peripherals if available) that might be available from a...
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Forum: General Forum
01-06-2016, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 865
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Forum: Technical Discussion
01-06-2016, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,660
Re: Sonic Shifter - recent feedback?
2 related questions as we consider the sonic shifter.
A.
One of the decisions related to AM super shifter or sonic shifter (vs. options of other vendors) is the different pneumatic actuator for...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
01-03-2016, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,660
Re: Sonic Shifter - recent feedback?
This is helpful, thank you. Any other comments from teams with field experience with Sonic Shifter would be helpful. (We are already familiar through direct experience with several options from...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
01-03-2016, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,660
Sonic Shifter - recent feedback?
If this year's game warrants a 2-cim shifter we will be considering AndyMark's "Sonic Shifter"
I read some earlier posts (2014). It would be helpful to have recent thoughts from users on how this...
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Forum: Regional Competitions
09-14-2015, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 247
Views: 61,067
Re: 2016 regional dates?
What is the location of the Idaho Regional?
We are also looking at LVR for week 5.
And still awaiting confirmation about status of Utah Regional.
We always like meeting up with 2122!
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Forum: General Forum
04-29-2015, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 8,368
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Forum: Championship Event
04-25-2015, 04:18 PM
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Views: 25,569
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Forum: General Forum
04-21-2015, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 18,831
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Forum: Technical Discussion
11-24-2014, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,349
Re: CAN - what, why, how in 2015
More from the I-was-trained-as-a-biologist-and-I-mentor-a-FRC-team file:
What does the connector consist of for stringing CAN devices- a PWM-like wire?
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Forum: Technical Discussion
11-24-2014, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,349
Re: CAN - what, why, how in 2015
OK...it is slowly starting to make sense.
So every team using pneumatics will be using CAN by necessity, is what I gather.
And some of the new motor controllers, should they be approved, will use...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
11-24-2014, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,349
CAN - what, why, how in 2015
Entering our 6th season our team is contemplating what new knowledge to pursue this year. We have never used CAN. From research of the new control system components, and motor controllers, I surmise...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
11-24-2014, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 8,758
Re: One tool/machine to level up a moderate shop
Count me as a mentor who has been pleased with a cold saw.
We've been cutting (yes it is slow) aluminum for a couple of seasons without injury. We did break a blade once when the stock was not long...
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Forum: General Forum
09-19-2014, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,918
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Forum: General Forum
09-06-2014, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,918
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Forum: Robotics Education and Curriculum
08-28-2014, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,896
Re: Latest thinking on 3-D printer options?
After a quick search it seems the Form1 is about 1/3 the cost of the Mojo. Prices change quickly so I may be off. Both seem to offer much of what we are looking for in terms of simple operation....
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