What are the limitations to roboRIO modifications?

[SoftwareBug2.0]

Originally Posted by EricH

And there's another factor. It's a lot easier to troubleshoot 40+ "identical" systems (same basic layout, etc) than it is to troubleshoot 40+ non-identical systems. Even 1 and 39+ isn't as easy as 40+, because that one could cause all sorts of problems (potentially).


The last thing you want is for your robot to be having comm issues, everybody else not having them, and the CSA going "Why did you change X item? It wasn't supposed to be changed."

This is why it's a good idea to design systems with minimal interfaces. Unfortunately, we have exactly the opposite, and beta testers who were told that their purpose was only to find bugs, not to question design descisions.

[Greg McKaskle]

The system is open, but has a simple reset. If you modify the roboRIO and see issues, reimage it. This is actually quite a bit easier than what can happen to your DS or programming laptop.

Greg McKaskle

[jhersh]

Originally Posted by SoftwareBug2.0

Unfortunately, we have exactly the opposite, and beta testers who were told that their purpose was only to find bugs, not to question design descisions.

Quote, please.