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Re: RoboDS First Test

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Originally Posted by lopsided98 View Post
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.
You'r right, it would be convenient to use network tables; but unfortunately I don't have much, or any, knowledge on the subject and I'm graduating this year (May), so I don't have much time to put into researching and implementing the feature. If anyone else has the knowledge to implement this feature I'm sure it would be appreciated. I'm a young, inexpirienced, and somewhat unskilled programmer; so please don't blame me for not wanting to "bite off more than I can chew." Thanks for the comment; if I find the time, and no one else is willing, I'll probably add full Smart Dashboard compatibility eventually.
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