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Re: FIRST Choice Product Question

If it weren't for the hiked module prices, then I'd say this would be an epic first choice inclusion.

Or is it epic... IIRC one of the ideas was that you could leave your digital sidecar(s), analog/solenoid breakout(s), and cRIO in an old robot and move over the modules to a new robot with minimal issues. Keep in mind that the modules store no robot specific code and only have two easy to install/remove connectors (one to the cRIO base, one to the sidecar/breakout).

The only things the extra modules really do is act as spares in case of a module failure and to allow the usage of two robots simultaneously. Both are very valid uses and are important... but when you have limited $$$, its good to keep in mind.


Yeah, the 4 slot unit has better specs and saves space, but don't kid yourself, the 8 slot for many things is sufficient. At the very least, it never hurts to have a spare. For 9 credits, its a heck of a bargain to say the least.
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Re: FIRST Choice Product Question

I Just received notification from NI about an update to the FRC cRio page, and the FIRST prices have been revised back to what I saw back in September.

(Maybe not the exact price as before, but it makes sense.)

780405-02 For FIRST Only - cRIO FRC II Controller and I/O Kit $ 525.00
780406-02 For FIRST Only - FRC II Controller Only $ 285.00
780407-01 For FIRST Only - NI 9472 25 Pin DSUB 8 Ch 24V DO $ 152.00
780408-01 For FIRST Only - NI 9403 w/DSUB 32Ch DIO $ 174.00
780409-01 For FIRST Only - NI 9201 25 Pin Dsub 8Ch AI $ 152.00

https://decibel.ni.com/content/docs/...deBySide=false
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Re: FIRST Choice Product Question

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I Just received notification from NI about an update to the FRC cRio page, and the FIRST prices have been revised back to what I saw back in September.

(Maybe not the exact price as before, but it makes sense.)

780405-02 For FIRST Only - cRIO FRC II Controller and I/O Kit $ 525.00
780406-02 For FIRST Only - FRC II Controller Only $ 285.00
780407-01 For FIRST Only - NI 9472 25 Pin DSUB 8 Ch 24V DO $ 152.00
780408-01 For FIRST Only - NI 9403 w/DSUB 32Ch DIO $ 174.00
780409-01 For FIRST Only - NI 9201 25 Pin Dsub 8Ch AI $ 152.00

https://decibel.ni.com/content/docs/...deBySide=false
But the price on the 9472 went up quite a bit - how strange. According to Chris Rake, that should have stayed at $89.

And it's still only $99 here.

What I'm wondering is, if that's just an error on the page.
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Re: FIRST Choice Product Question

Price updated again today.

780405-02 For FIRST Only - cRIO FRC II Controller and I/O Kit $ 525.00
780406-02 For FIRST Only - FRC II Controller Only $ 285.00
780407-01 For FIRST Only - NI 9472 25 Pin DSUB 8 Ch 24V DO $ 89.10
780408-01 For FIRST Only - NI 9403 w/DSUB 32Ch DIO $ 174.50
780409-01 For FIRST Only - NI 9201 25 Pin Dsub 8Ch AI $ 151.60

https://decibel.ni.com/content/docs/...deBySide=false
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Re: FIRST Choice Product Question

These new prices look right. I just want to verify an assumption. Does "I/O Kit" in the first item (780405-02) mean that you get one each of the three modules (9472, 9403, and 9201)?

These prices are a great discount compared to the retail equivalent items, so they're all great deals (thanks, NI!).
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Re: FIRST Choice Product Question

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These new prices look right. I just want to verify an assumption. Does "I/O Kit" in the first item (780405-02) mean that you get one each of the three modules (9472, 9403, and 9201)?

These prices are a great discount compared to the retail equivalent items, so they're all great deals (thanks, NI!).
The prices are indeed great and after checking with them a couple of weeks ago, there is NO limit to the no. of 4 slot cRIO with I/O kits you can buy.

My first reaction was to stockpile, but then, asked myself why No limit?
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These new prices look right. I just want to verify an assumption. Does "I/O Kit" in the first item (780405-02) mean that you get one each of the three modules (9472, 9403, and 9201)?

These prices are a great discount compared to the retail equivalent items, so they're all great deals (thanks, NI!).
I just placed the order. While on the phone with NI sales, they got a technical guy on the line who confirmed that the I/O Kit is one each of the three modules. So, if you need all three, it's a great deal.
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