[mjcoss]

I have the team program the robot is all three languages. We then use the software that a) has the lead programmer at the event, and b) works the best. Each language has it's place. I personally believe that Java is not appropriate for embedded systems. Labview is great for debugging, and we use Labview as a diagnostic tool. Labview is easy for many people to grasp, and they can get up and running quickly. Java is what is taught in a lot of high schools in the AP classes. So at the end of the day, you use what the students, and mentor feel comfortable with.

One major issue is that each language provisions the CRIO slightly differently, which leads to different behavior on the part of sensors, and even something as simple as communication with the driver station.

And as far as using Linux to program the bot, it is doable, but it's not simply setting up a makefile. You need to use the VxWorks compiler, and create a kernel module. Not sure that it's worth the work.