[DFTF] Operator Interface...

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by Joe Johnson

our team's nick name for meeting room in the basement of the school -- our team is called Schrodinger's Cat. Get it?

Yes, But since we know you're alive, doesn't that spoil it?

Anyhow, the firehose is at full pressure now.

!, We use a marine battery on our cart with an AC inverter for power, even though FIRST provides power (as EricH notes)

2. We use openness for creativity. It also provides for some teachable moments, since we strive to be GP with that openness. You know what is right and wrong, FIRST trusts you.

3. Our kids play video games, and they use game pads. That's the MMI they know, so that's what we use. Been that way for a few years now. Joysticks remain an option, but none of our drivers has ever asked for them.

4. First touch I/O replaces the I/O ports on the IFI box. You get digital Is and Os, and analog inputs too. If you control everything using the classmate/computer, you don't need it. But if you just can't get away from an old-fashioned button board, or you insist on analog CF Flightsticks, they are possible because of this board.

It is the only easy way to do OI I/O, but of course there are other possibilities - just not so easy.