[Greg McKaskle]

Picking your programming tools and language can be done in many ways.

What I'd recommend you do is to take advantage of the programmer while they are still there. Sit down with them and look at the introductory code with them and let them share their knowledge. You will probably also want to look at the current robot code with them, but ask them to do it in a way that isn't overwhelming.

Then I'd recommend that you open some LabVIEW examples or the initial framework code and use it in the simulator, or try to reprogram this year's robot using it.

If possible, do these tasks with any mentor or teacher who may be helping next year. If there isn't a deadline, other than graduation, you can take your time and explore things a bit. Also, feel free to ask questions on the forum if/when they come up.

Then make a decision based on your findings. Teams are successful with all three languages, and your pro/con question is a good way to start, but ultimately, you and your fellow programmers need to decide what is best for your team.

Greg McKaskle