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Unread 04-25-2015, 11:07 PM
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Re: RoboDS First Test

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Originally Posted by raystubbs View Post
I also plan to add indicators to the widget collection, these'll include gauges, LEDs, and a few others. But to use these components the robot will have to include some RoboDS specific code, I don't want to use Smart Dashboard code because I want it to be a little smaller and lighter then the full Smart Dashboard implementation.
In my opinion, I would rather have a bigger app that used NetworkTables (which I don't think is that big, anyway). I would likely use your app out of convenience at events where I did not want to lug around our full driver station. I don't think I would take the time to maintain code (even if it was useful), that wouldn't be used that often and also wouldn't be able to communicate with the normal DS. Also, by using NetworkTables, you would be working with a thoroughly debugged and reliable protocol. Otherwise, I think its a good idea to have custom indicators and widgets.
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