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Unread 28-04-2012, 23:57
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Just an idea...regarding the recent Control problems

So, when thinking about all of the problems that the FMS experiences that are of unknown origin. (Could be robot, connection, or FMS, or a combination that can't be tracked)
My idea is to have two separate connections to the robot,
One using a form of RF similar to the IFI control system to provide connection for mission critical tasks and connection to FMS.
A separate one nearly identical to today's 802.11 network that only is for external data and processing for camera tracking etc.
I am probably going to get a lot of flak as this would ad another level of unnecessary complexity to our bots, but if the two networks could be combined in one device, it could be better. DISCLAIMER: I am a mechanical dude, and though I am good with computers, electrical and software aren't my specialty.
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