[Al Skierkiewicz]

Marko,
In terms of noise, our systems are very small in the world of RF interference. The use of low impedance inputs and short wires makes most RF interference a non-issue. One of the worst RF environments at an FRC event occurs at the Midwest Regional. The venue is a mere 1.5 miles from one of the largest RF generators on the planet (Sears/Willis Tower) and in the opposite direction is in the path of the 10kW pulsed radar at Midway airport. Over the many years it has been held in this venue, I cannot remember any issues with RF interference. The Crio is well designed for RF environments and the shell is connected to battery common. The reason FRC rules require that the Crio be isolated is for the double fault that could occur when two robots with voltage on their frames come in electrical contact with one another. The potential is a 24 volt jolt to other electronics that may not be able to withstand the fault. This is to save teams from having to expend additional money on replacing valuable components.