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Originally Posted by sanddrag
Incredibly disappointing. How are we supposed to develop software during the two 5 hour fix-it windows we all get after ship and during each week of regionals? Do they seriously expect us to spen hundreds of dollars on another just to make full use of the fix-it windows when our kit-provided RC is sitting dead in a crate? Do they expect us to minimize our code to run on an old controller? Then why have the new controller with more program space? What about rookie teams who have no RC from previous years? This Q/A answer does nothing except provide the rich teams an advantage. I hope FIRST seriously reconsiders this Q/A answer because of the unleveling of the playing field that will result.
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The IFI site (if you have a 2004 or 2005) robot controller will update it to the new one for $125.00. This is assuming it is in perfect working condition when it arrives. Other wise there may be charge to repair it first. We discussed this and decided it was worth the investment. Rookie teams may be able to get an older controller from an established team and get it upgraded to continue robot lab during the fix it windows.