[Jon Stratis]

As an Alpha test team, I can tell you that the system is pretty straightforward. The libraries are (so far) practically identical to what we're currently using, so programming shouldn't be a problem. As for hooking it all up... I think it's easier to get up and running than the cRio, and shouldn't take any time at all to figure out - It's all just labeled PWM ports, just like we have today with the DSC and the breakout boards. There really shouldn't be all that much for anyone to learn come the build season, and I would imagine just about any team will be able to take it on in stride.

Having been through one transition previously (from IFI to cRio), I can tell you this one is nothing like it. When the cRio was introduced, everything was different. Now, it's the same old stuff with more power in a smaller package and a few new features you don't even need to worry about if you don't want to.