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Originally Posted by Steven Carmain
(Sorry, I was on vacation...) So, does this mean a processor circuit can be build on the OI(meeting all the other rules). We have thought about doing this before, but always ruled it out due to the rules stating the circuits have to be on the robot. Just curious, could be a YMC(You Make the Call).
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Steve,
The rules for 2004 that apply to your question is...
R86> Teams are permitted to connect a portable computing device (Laptop computer, PDAs, etc.) to the RS232
Output of the Dashboard Port of the Operator Interface for the purpose of displaying feedback from the
robot while competing in Competition matches. Portable computing devices may not be connected to
inputs on the Operator Interface. Please note that AC power will not be available at the playing field so
these devices will have to run on internal batteries.
So I would have to say No to your question. This would give you an unfair advantage over teams that only had switches and pots.