27-01-2010, 14:30
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AKA: Pinecone
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Rookie Year: 2006
Location: Glastonbury, CT
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Re: Logitech or Xbox 360 Controllers?
I now realize the OP was discussing KoP Joystics versus Xbox gamepads, which is different than what I thought (Logitech gamepads versus Xbox gamepads).
The reasons many teams use gamepads over joysticks is that they allow the driver to physically move without impacting the robot. For some games (Overdrive in particular, but really most games with tall things you can't see past), this could be an issue for your drivers. The downside of gamepads is that joysticks on them give you less precision and range of motion. In Lunacy without traction control, this was pretty vital for some teams.
If you do explore the gamepad route, I would recommend many Logitech PS2-clone USB controllers due to the Xbox pad's inconsistent recentering as I initially said. The KOP sticks are not utter crap like in 2008 and before, though; they will serve you very well in competition.
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