[Siri]

So far we're mostly using joystick driving and an Xbox/button set for operating. As coach though, I try not to limit the creativity of our very creative and zealous programmers. (Touch screens and Wiimotes anyone?) But I try to discuss these rules of thumb with them whenever a new idea comes up. It should:

1. Be done in time to practice to perfection.
2. Be what the driver works with best.
3. See 2.
4. See 1.
5. Be trivial to alter.
6. Stop when I let go.
7. Do the same thing when I do the same thing.
8. Have minimal DOFs per manual articulation (e.g. wrist, finger, etc) and per hand overall.
9. Map as large as is necessary. (For instance, fine control over a large scale is probably better on a joystick and an Xbox controller--but see Rule #2-3.)

The dual joystick method has worked better than the Xbox for our recent swerve drivers. (I attribute this to Rule #8 and 9). I'd like to pay a little more attention to implementing Rule #5 for Rule #2-3 this season, though.