23-01-2006, 21:55
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Software Architect
 FRC #0045 (TechnoKats) Team Role: Mentor
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Rookie Year: 2004
Location: Kokomo, Indiana
Posts: 9,112
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Re: Sending data back to the OI
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Originally Posted by cbolin
Regarding rules, are we allowed to bring a battery to the operator station to provide power for external circuits??
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Yes, but...
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Originally Posted by <R78>
All equipment connected to the Joystick Ports of the IFI Operator Interface must be powered solely through the power available through the port. External power sources of any type are not permitted on any equipment connected to the Joystick Ports. Portable computing devices may not be connected to Joystick input ports on the Operator Interface. Power-passive devices (e.g. joysticks that draw their power solely through the IFI Operator Interface joystick port) are permitted.
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