Wireless Communications @ Competetions

[NotInControl]

Originally Posted by luckof13

These are the 2014 rules, the 2015 rules could be a lot different given that the radio system is undergoing an overhaul with the new control system.

While I agree with your statement that the 2015 rules may not reflect the 2014 rules, it is not for the reason you posted.

For 2015, the radio system is NOT undergoing an overhaul. FMS has no reported changes due to the 2015 control system. The only thing that is subject to change is the type of bridge we use on the robot side, whether it is a USB dongle device, or something similar to the DLINKs we currently have.

In either case, the final 2015 bridge choosen by FIRST to live on the Robot does not change the radio system used. It will still be 802.11 and it will still be roughly the same FMS.

But to answer the original question, there are no rules prohibiting bluetooth, FTA's retain the right to ask you to turn off any communication at any event if they feel it is causing interference with the event, whether it is explicitly stated in the rules or not as prohibited.

Hope this helps,
Kevin

[Chris_Ely]

Originally Posted by NotInControl

While I agree with your statement that the 2015 rules may not reflect the 2014 rules, it is not for the reason you posted.

For 2015, the radio system is NOT undergoing an overhaul. FMS has no reported changes due to the 2015 control system. The only thing that is subject to change is the type of bridge we use on the robot side, whether it is a USB dongle device, or something similar to the DLINKs we currently have.

In either case, the final 2015 bridge choosen by FIRST to live on the Robot does not change the radio system used. It will still be 802.11 and it will still be roughly the same FMS.

Perhaps "overhaul" was the wrong word choice. I did mean the likely changes in radio hardware.
Sorry for the confusion.