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Originally Posted by GuyM142
On the 2015 season we will have the new RoboRIO which has a usb input,
Does it mean we will be able to use USB sensors with it?
Like an optic mouse for positioning during auton and so on.
Is it even possible to use an optic mouse as a sensor? (in theory)
What kind of output does it have and how can it be used?
Thank you  |
Without knowing too much about either the RoboRIO or mice, my guess would be that you could, but it wouldn't net you very much useful data. I think the RoboRIO just provides a USB interface like any other USB interface, so USB sensors should be possible in theory. You may need some custom drivers/software though. As for the mouse, I think the laser from the mouse isn't strong enough to travel any significant distance without dispersing; that's why you can't use your mouse more than a couple inches from the table.
Again, take this with a grain of salt. I'm not a programmer nor do I claim to be
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