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Re: All teams need competition port sim

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Originally Posted by Chriszuma
I agree. In fact, it's such a useful part that I'm kind of amazed that Innovation First doesn't simply package their robot controllers with one. To make a dongle like ours, all you need is a parallel port enclosure and two switches. For how much cost it would add to each KOP, it would really be a worthwhile addition.
That was exactly my first thought. However then I rememberd what coldabert said about it being a great learning project for new members. I have to agree there. I'd much rather have a project they can throw away and start over if the soldering doesn't quite work out, than have them learn on something that needs to ship and take the abuse of being on the robot.