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Re: cRIO, has it 'upped the game'?
I don't see a big upgrade either. A lot of what teams are doing this year, could have been done with the IFI controller. The difference is the speed of software development. As Alan and Dave have pointed out, there's more out of the box code than with the IFI system. I know teams that I've worked with have said they've got sensors worked quicker than every before. Outside of that, I haven't heard of any big improvements. Really, we've a few more inputs and outputs and that's it...
That being said, this control system DOES have a high ceiling in terms of what can be implemented in future years. Being able to use the CAN interface, and getting new modules in future years will change the game. Like with any major platform change, it'll take time for people to see the full benefits. Because this year is the first year for the new control system, FIRST didn't want to overload teams with a high learning curve. I expect this transition to take 2-3 more years. Perhaps then we should discuss this.
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