Forum: Programming
22-10-2006, 03:08
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,262
Re: "Why Johnny can't code"
I completely agree with the author of that article. Thank you for the link, Jamie.
I am a prime example of what the author is talking about as well. For those of you who know me, you may be...
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Forum: Programming
22-10-2006, 01:58
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
Re: Hex code loader for the robot!
You also may want the IFI Dashboard program for help debugging. It is located at the same place as the Loader and default code (http://www.ifirobotics.com/rc.shtml#Programming)
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Forum: Programming
22-10-2006, 01:56
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,158
Re: Who does the programming for your team?
We now have 5 programmers, last year we had 3. They are all students and write all the code. But don't get me wrong, our software engineer mentors help a lot, especially in designing the code.
(Most...
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
11-10-2006, 00:04
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,168
Drivers Aim High Rules Test Request!
Hello,
I presume that a lot of teams out there have written tests or quizzes for their drivers on the game rules (Aim High). If your team has, would you please post it (and the answers) here, so...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
07-07-2006, 03:01
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,681
Re: pic: When Robots Attack
Yeah, kind of similar.
In 2005 (at 11:00pm before ship) we wired a Victor backwards (switched red and black on the input, I think) and as soon as the robot was turned on, the motor went shooting...
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Forum: Chit-Chat
06-07-2006, 00:11
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,259
Re: WPI Frontiers 2006
Heya!!
I'm going! Same classes too, Robotics and Theatre.
cyu there!! (I'm getting there Sunday though)
~Stephanie
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Forum: General Forum
25-06-2006, 20:22
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Replies: 3,676
Views: 731,852
Re: You know you've overdosed on FIRST when...
When you go to a theme park with 2 other FIRSTers ( ;) ) and choose bumper cars based on the number on the side of the car being a FIRST team number. We got 22, 16 and 25! :D
When you rent a...
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Forum: General Forum
25-06-2006, 19:17
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,555
Re: prayers for doug
That's great news!
He'll be in my prayers and on behalf of 1351, I hope he recovers quickly and fully.
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Forum: Chit-Chat
19-05-2006, 15:00
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Replies: 57
Views: 7,214
Re: So you think you’re cdXc?
Well I'm not really sure what the think of cdXc.
I agree that it will end up with hurt feelings, and for no good reason. But of course the whole "cdXc" thing is kinda cool.
Possible solution:
Anyone...
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Forum: General Forum
19-05-2006, 02:13
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Replies: 3,676
Views: 731,852
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Forum: Programming
19-05-2006, 01:15
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,917
Re: Sensors
Okay, the basic sensors that FIRSTers use:
Limit switches: Mechanical switch.
USE: Robot has an extending ladder. Mount limit switch and the bottom, and when the switch is pressed, don't let the...
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Forum: Kit & Additional Hardware
18-04-2006, 20:30
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,031
Re: Heat Sensor
The KOP gyro has a thermometer (I haven't tried using it though)
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Forum: Control System
15-04-2006, 17:11
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Re: Victor-PWM Cable connections
We electrical taped our PWMs to the RC, and our RC was at a 45 degree angle facing down, and had no problems.
(But I can't guarantee that this will work, seeing as our Victor PWMs were electrical...
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Forum: Control System
15-04-2006, 04:40
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,119
Victor-PWM Cable connections
Hello all,
I am wondering what fixes teams have come up with to ensure a good connection between the Victor Speed Controllers and its PWM Cable.
What happened: During the final rounds at Davis, one...
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Forum: General Forum
15-04-2006, 03:21
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Replies: 103
Views: 16,224
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Forum: Electrical
15-03-2006, 21:53
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Replies: 7
Views: 994
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Forum: Programming
13-03-2006, 22:24
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,398
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Forum: Programming
13-03-2006, 17:36
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,398
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Forum: Programming
13-03-2006, 17:18
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,398
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Forum: Regional Competitions
28-02-2006, 23:03
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Replies: 12
Views: 860
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Forum: General Forum
25-02-2006, 00:39
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Replies: 4,808
Views: 1,188,322
Re: "Quotes" that were said during build season
"Find a pot! We need it for speed!"
^ While working on the OI, we needed a potentiometer to control the speed of our shooting motor...
S: (working on chassis, random observation) "Hey, metal...
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Forum: Control System
18-02-2006, 19:34
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Replies: 2
Views: 699
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Forum: Control System
18-02-2006, 18:54
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Replies: 2
Views: 699
PLEASE HELP: OI switch box not working
Hi,
We have a switch box for our OI this year, and whenever one of the switches is pressed, the voltage drops and so changes the analog inputs.
We have the switches going from signal to ground....
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Forum: Programming
16-02-2006, 03:01
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,987
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Forum: Programming
12-02-2006, 18:34
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,987
Reading battery voltage in software
Hi,
Is it possible for the software to read the battery voltage? (The main battery)
I know that the battery voltage is known, because you can read it on the OI. But can I access it in code, and...
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