Thread: Using a MacBook Air as a Driver Station
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Re: Using a MacBook Air as a Driver Station
There are no rules or technical limitations preventing you from doing so.

I haven't seen a MacBook Air specifically in the past, but I have seen a few teams use MacBooks before. Before you come to a competition, test out the Ethernet connection you intend to use by connecting directly to the robot to ensure that your drivers are working properly. At competitions be sure to disable both the Bluetooth adapter and the wireless adapter in the network settings.

Keep in mind that a MacBook Air is an expensive device and driver stations are relatively highly susceptible to getting damaged.
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