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Re: RobotDrive for CAN?

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Originally Posted by compwiztobe View Post
I don't know about C++, but in LabView the Open RobotDrive subroutine in WPILib is polymorphic and can either create a CANJaguar RobotDrive object or a PWM (Victor or Jaguar) RobotDrive object (or even a RobotDrive object from existing motor references). This may apply to C++ as well, having the same OO characteristics.
The same holds for the C++ WPIlib.

Why a CAN bus? Closed Minor Loop control and simplified wiring layout

Why not? with 9 years of Victor experience and 2 years of Jaguar experience, the nod for robustness goes to the Victors for now.

We really like the CAN bus but, will most likely revert to Vic's for the 2012 competition season. We'll see ...

Eric
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