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Re: watchdog

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Originally Posted by 2611.Shooter View Post
whether or not it is required, it is a very good thing to have active in your code. without a watchdog, if your robot looses coms for even a second, it can really, really hurt itself. or get you a red card. however, though a very bad idea, i do believe that the watchdog is not required.
Watchdog isn't required but is highly recomended. The last thing you need is for your robot that your spent 6 weeks building to go haywire and get you a red card.