[FTC]: Losing Control During Competition

[cgmv123]

Originally Posted by F Elliott

2. Wonder if the NXT and USB cable's close proximity to one of our drive motors could be causing an induced current noise spike in the cable as the motor is turned off and on.

Motors can definitely interfere with wireless signals. FRC teams are instructed to keep their robot radios away from motors (especially CIMs) and other electronics. Up high and away from metal is a good rule of thumb.

[F Elliott]

Samantha module is high and isolated. However, the NXT and it's USB jack are very close to one of our drive motors.

[cgmv123]

Originally Posted by F Elliott

Samantha module is high and isolated. However, the NXT and it's USB jack are very close to one of our drive motors.

Move the NXT away from the drive motors and see if that helps.