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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur
The FIRST IFI controller retails for ~ $400
The NI cRio retails for $3900 without modules
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Actually I was basing my statement on the RC+OI+2 Radio Bundle... which is over $1100 plus some minor additional items which do not contribute a major cost factor.
I was thus assuming:
- The cRio's cost will be greatly reduced for FIRST teams
- The IFI controller's cost is not greatly reduced for teams
- The cRio kit price includes the driver station and router(/whatever they stick on there)
These assumptions may not be true but if they all are (and that is not so far fetched in my opinion... then the price of the cRio will not be much much more than that of the IFI RC. even a $2000 price tag would not deter me from trying to get a new one each year. at least for the first 3-5 years. (by then the controller probably will be changed or updated anyway).
-Leav