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The robot controller has a built in code that gives officials absolute control over robot disable, robot enable, autonomous run, and autonomous stop. You do not have to worry about making the robot compatible with the regional game field interface. The connection is the competition port.

In the pits, and for practice, the robot must always be controlled via tether cable. This means that your robot will need a very long tether cable if you are take the robot for a walk.

Teams may enable and disable their robot away from the playing field for testing by using a competition port adapter, which can be either homemade or purchased from AndyMark.

At no time should you test or run the robot by radio if you are not competing on the field, to avoid any potential interference issues between robots.

And of course, don't forget a programming cable (a shorter cable will do fine).