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Dave:
I agree 100%, for anyone that has programmed with more powerful languages, using PBasic is like going back to teletype from the internet. It is a painful memory to use basic when you know it would be so much nicer with something else. I'm guessing they picked the stamp chip because they knew it well enough to create the original robot controller and I'm guessing they are already discussing something better. I think a developement package similar to visio style logic diagrams would be a nice option for teams that don't want to work with text. Either way, adding external circuitry to make up for a controller that is too slow to take in a tachometer pickup is frustrating.
Just for the record, I think the Innovation FIRST people have done an excellent job, We just want more.
Tim Gates
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