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Unread 03-02-2016, 00:49
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Re: Using the driver station laptop as a controller

Well, our team uses the keyboard as a controller during public presentations with the robot (using the QDriverStation) and we never had problems (e.g. unintentional movement, dead-band, etc). In fact, most of our drivers (including myself) prefer to move the robot with the keyboard since it allows us to make more precise movements.

However, unless you get a special application or driver to work with the FRC Driver Station, I seriously doubt that the FTA would let you use the QDriverStation in an official match.
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