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Originally Posted by Billfred
As awesome as it sounds, it kinda feels like a bell and/or whistle (though I've never used one on a robot, so I could be dead wrong). How hard would it be for someone to integrate the LCD control code in with the existing code, assuming they have both?
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Matt and I discussed this point of view last night (errr... this morning) and came to the conclusion that it should be possible to have a bare bones version of this system. This would be geared towards teams with a lower budget and includes parts such as lower resolution sensors, no LCD, etc. However the hardware side of this is designed such that if you ever want to upgrade, its a matter of a few code modifications and attaching the new module to an expansion port.
So for those that don't want the LCD, no problem. For those that do, the option is there for you.
What we are trying to do with navigation systems is analogous to what Kevin Watson did for the camera. In 2005 only the most technically adapt teams had cameras, with the release of Kevin's code in 2006 I'd say with confidence that 1/3 teams had cameras.
We want to level the playing field. With our system, its not about who has the most resources and ability to build a navigation system, but who has the most strategy and innovation to use that navigation system. It gives rookie teams the same opportunity as vets.