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Unread 17-04-2008, 14:03
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Re: NEW 2009 Control System Released

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Originally Posted by SlimBoJones View Post
We can all hope that they did something similar to when we switched controllers in 2004.

Teams received the EDU-RC which was a smaller footprint version of the new RC. It was functionally the same, and would later become the foundation of the VEX controller.

Based on today's FTC announcement, one would wonder if we couldn't do the same with the new FTC controller? I haven't heard much on that front... but if they use the same programming toolchain, it could happen.
The two architectures are completely different. It appears the only commonality would be through labview.

You can get started with the new FRC control system stuff now. The following are current prices:

cRIO 9074 - $2999
Power Supply & Cables $249
9201, 9403, and 9472 Modules and Cables $1219
Subtotal Total Hardware $4467

Software:

Labview for Windows $4099
Labview Real-Time Module $2499
Labview FPGA Module $2499

Subtotal Software $9097

Total $13,564

The above doesn't include the custom undocumented digital sidecar so the above would only get you started on the tool chain and sensor platforms.
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