Programming Compressor

[Chris_Ely]

Originally Posted by CooneyTech

"R51 All signals must originate from the OPERATOR CONSOLE and be transmitted to the ROBOT via the ARENA Ethernet network."

This is the only rule in regards to controlling the robot with something other then the driverstation, but this rule only applies during a match and not well working in the pits. The other rules that would cover it are rules applying to wireless or bluetooth devices however this control would be wired directly to the robot. As long as the controller doesn't interfere during a match it would be legal.

False, see rules R69 and R80:

Originally Posted by R69

The compressor (permitted per R68) may be located off-board, however the compressor must still be controlled and powered by the ROBOT.

Originally Posted by R80

The Driver Station software provided on the National Instruments website is the only application permitted to specify and
communicate the operating mode (i.e. Autonomous/TELEOP) and operating state (Enable/Disable) to the ROBOT. The Driver Station software must be revision 17121400 or newer.

Emphasis mine.
The compressor must be controlled by the robot, which must be controlled by the Driver Station.