[FrankJ]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

In other applications, modifying the FPGA image is an expected procedure anyway.

The version of labview that teams have does not have the programming tool to modify the FPGA. I get the impression that there is sort of a standard FPGA program for the other crio (industrial) chassis for routine applications. If not it adds a level of complexity & cost that NIs competitors don't have.

In any case the FRC controllers have been cost optimized for FRC. If I had paid for the tools to program the NI controllers & FPGA, I would not put an FRC controller in an industrial application. For replacement & support issues than anything else. [edit] It would have value for someone with access to the tools & wanted an inexpensive test bed to develop their skills.