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Originally Posted by EricVanWyk
However, I'd like to point out that for doing pot calibration, you will already have your programming laptop connected - it will be easier to probe the variable on the same computer that you will then use to modify your code.
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As Adam pointed out, I'm interested in calibrating a pot without changing code, either by reading the value and physically realigning or by saving the center value in eeprom as we've done in the past. It's not an option to have a software member around all the time so pit crew needs to be able to swap a pot without downloading new software. I found myself with much more free time after we added the eeprom code a few years ago.
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Originally Posted by francistexas
Now I am completely oblivious to the function of any and all electronics with the new DS, but I know there are several output pins on the side. Could these or even one of the USB ports be used to set up a second LCD screen for custom input?
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I haven't seen the spec sheet on the DS, but I'm assuming this is possible. If not, then I'll give FIRST another 'Ridiculous' comment. Assuming the DS and rules allow it, our team is certainly capable of creating a secondary display, but many other teams aren't. Even though we
can make one, it doesn't mean we want to spend our time on something that should already be provided out of the box.