roboRio needed (urgent)

[CHSDragonBots]

We are in desperate need of a roboRio!!

Is there any chance you have or know someone that has an extra roboRio that we could use just until stop build day? We would even give a deposit if we had to? We desperately need to use 1 for our prototyping and 1 for our actual robot. We just don't have the funding to spend $435 or more right now. We are currently trying to find one to purchase for a reasonable price.

Please PM me if you know anyone that is willing to help us!

Thank you,

Dalia
Electrical/Coding
FRC Team 6108

[CEF]

What happened to your old one? Perhaps folks can help get it working.

[CHSDragonBots]

Our old one is currently on our prototype and is damaged. It is the only one we have. We received it last year in our Rookie tote.

[arichman1257]

@OP: Try directly asking teams in your area. Doing it this way they probably won't see it. But regardless of how you do it put in the order for a new roboRIO ASAP.

In what way is it damaged? Do you have a picture?

[CHSDragonBots]

I have sent out multiple emails to local teams. We currently do not have the funds to purchase a new roboRio. I currently do not have a picture but the port where the CAN wires (green and yellow twist) go in is not holding them securely. They keep coming out so we put electrical tape to hold them down during competition season last year. During our matches they kept coming loose and our robot was almost not able to pass inspection without having the wires secured in place.

[JR0405]

Originally Posted by CHSDragonBots

I have sent out multiple emails to local teams. We currently do not have the funds to purchase a new roboRio. I currently do not have a picture but the port where the CAN wires (green and yellow twist) go in is not holding them securely. They keep coming out so we put electrical tape to hold them down during competition season last year. During our matches they kept coming loose and our robot was almost not able to pass inspection without having the wires secured in place.

Did it come like this or did your team break it?

[CHSDragonBots]

Originally Posted by JR0405

Did it come like this or did your team break it?

We accidentally pushed too hard on the port to open it and it just collapsed under the pressure.

[Fusion_Clint]

Originally Posted by CHSDragonBots

They keep coming out so we put electrical tape to hold them down during competition season last year. During our matches they kept coming loose and our robot was almost not able to pass inspection without having the wires secured in place.

So your team has had almost a year to address this problem and now it is causing your team an emergency?

[CHSDragonBots]

Originally Posted by Fusion_Clint

So your team has had almost a year to address this problem and now it is causing your team an emergency?

It's only our second year in competition. We did not understand how important it was at the time. We have learned from our mistakes.

[cpapplefamily]

I would think if that Roborio is gone forever and will not ever be a competition legal option its time to open it up and wire in some pigtails or repair the connector. The second option may even return it to usable for competition.

[CHSDragonBots]

Originally Posted by cpapplefamily

I would think if that Roborio is gone forever and will not ever be a competition legal option its time to open it up and wire in some pigtails or repair the connector. The second option may even return it to usable for competition.

If it comes down to that. We will. Thanks for the advice

[EricH]

Originally Posted by cpapplefamily

I would think if that Roborio is gone forever and will not ever be a competition legal option its time to open it up and wire in some pigtails or repair the connector. The second option may even return it to usable for competition.

I should point out that any non-NI repair attempt needs to pay attention to R71M. Performance and specs will need to be identical to a new unit. Also note that that voids the warranty, if I'm not mistaken.

[CHSDragonBots]

Originally Posted by EricH

I should point out that any non-NI repair attempt needs to pay attention to R71M. Performance and specs will need to be identical to a new unit. Also note that that voids the warranty, if I'm not mistaken.

You are correct. R71 states "The Driver Station software, roboRIO, Power Distribution Panel, Pneumatics Control Modules, Voltage Regulator Modules, RSL, 120A breaker, motor controllers, relay modules, Wireless Bridge, and batteries shall not be tampered with, modified, or adjusted in any way (tampering includes drilling, cutting, machining, rewiring, disassembling, etc.)"

So if we attempt to fix it. Our roboRio would not be competition legal.

[rich2202]

Originally Posted by CHSDragonBots

the port where the CAN wires (green and yellow twist) go in is not holding them securely. They keep coming out

If that is the only reason you are not using the RoboRio, and you only need it for a practice bot, then I would open up the RoboRio, and soldier on wires to the CAN port. Then connect to those wires.

The hack will make the RoboRio usable for practice, but not legal for competition.

[Tom Line]

They stopped by and now have a roboRio that will get them through build season. Good luck guys!