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Re: Random questions from first year programmer

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1. What's the difference between Arcade Drive Robot and Arcade Robot with Arm?
No difference as far as coding the robot goes.
The other options just define what the optional associated simulator can handle. So just Arcade offers you a simulation that just drives around, while Arcade w/arm offers a simulation that drives around and has a simple arm to play with.

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2. Which one should I choose to start the code?
I'd just start with Arcade. It's sufficient.

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3. Can you explain how to program an Arcade Drive so that someone with no programming experience can understand?
The default LabVIEW code is already programmed for Arcade drive. Look in Teleop.vi to see how that is done.
Arcade drive mixes the x/y axis of a single joystick to get robot motion.
The y axis is forward and backward. Push forward, the robot goes forward.
The x axis is spin or turn. Push sideways and the robot starts to spin. Push sideways and forward and the robot arcs.
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