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Originally Posted by Hot Wired
Currently, it is not permitted to connect Arduino directly to the NXT in FTC. The alternative, the HiTechnic Prototype Board, does not support I2C functionality. With the Arduino connected to the HiTechnic Prototype Board instead of directly to the NXT, it cannot communicate using I2C with the NXT. This makes using the Arduino very inconvenient. What is the reason teams are not allowed to connect Arduino directly to NXT?
This link explains how people can connect Arduino directly to the NXT: http://www.dexterindustries.com/howt...orms-together/ |
Because the rules don't allow it, that's why!
I don't think there is any specific reason really. It might be because some teams don't have access to anything more then the base kit, and they don't want teams to gain a huge advantage. Also they don't want to have to support MORE hardware that has MORE problems that FTAs have to deal with. It would also be easier to cheat during autonomous with an Arduino.