We're really excited to see that the LaunchPad has sold out on FIRST Choice! Thank you all for being patient as we got everything ready.
If you missed out on getting a LaunchPad from FIRST Choice, you can still buy them from both DigiKey and the TI eStore:
DigiKey - $13.49 + Shipping
TI eStore - $12.99 (Free Shipping)
You can now order the BoosterPacks from DigiKey and the TI eStore as well:
DigiKey - $27.98 + Shipping
TI eStore - $19.59 (Free Shipping)
Remember, you can use your
2014 DigiKey PDV and take $25 off your DigiKey order. If you're not using the PDV for anything else, then DigiKey may be the less expensive option (depending on shipping).
Note: At the time of writing this post. Both DigiKey and the eStore were showing "out of stock" or very long lead times. This isn't accurate. We're waiting on a flag to propagate through the system that indicates the real status of "in stock."
Step-by-step instructions on how to use the LaunchPad and BoosterPack to create a custom control interface on your Driver Stations can be found here at the TI Wiki:
Using the Stellaris or Tiva C Series LaunchPad in the FIRST Robotics Competition
-David