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Re: Programming the Old Controller

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Originally Posted by Brent Strysko View Post
So would this mean I have to use the code in the "old directory".
You should be able to to use this code without any problems:

http://kevin.org/frc/ifi_frc_simple.zip

Make sure you use the '8520 linker script and library. I would suggest using the latest release of C18 too.

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Originally Posted by Brent Strysko View Post
So interfacing from PORT1 on the OI does not require any special cables besides a standard serial cable?
Yep, that simple. If you're looking for example code that shows how to interface with a user at a termainal and with a computer, have a look at the 2007 CMUcam software:

http://kevin.org/frc/2007/frc_camera_2.zip

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