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Re: Wireless in pits

If I remember correctly the FMS system uses 5ghz wifi for control so that wouldn't make bluetooth a problem (being 2.4 ghz) but could make other 5ghz wifi networks cause issues.

Quote:
Originally Posted by At the Events Manual
4.4.1 Robot Wireless Control
 Robots may be operated via wireless control only on the competition fields and the
practice field with the FIRST supplied radio; and
 Teams are not allowed to set up their own 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4GHz or 5GHz) wireless
communication (access points or ad-hoc networks) in the venue
Quote:
Originally Posted by <T26>
Devices used solely for the purpose of planning or tracking strategy of game play are
allowed inside the ALLIANCE STATION, if they meet ALL of the following conditions:
 Do no include any form of enabled wireless electronic communication (e.g. radios,
walkie-talkies, cell phones, Bluetooth communications, WiFi, etc.)
This seems to imply that bluetooth may be okay, I believe I have seen volunteers with bluetooth earpieces in the past.
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Last edited by Trent B : 26-03-2011 at 21:49.