[FTC]: Next year platform?

[sigi0073]

Originally Posted by maths222

Some positive things:

• Wifi should be the same at home and competition (No program chooser issues).
• The system should be better for use with off the shelf sensors
• I'm hoping the new motor/servo controllers will be more reliable, but we will see.

From what I have seen on the http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/technology, the controllers will be the same.

Register with FIRST Tech Challenge for the 2015/2016 season and order (2) Android devices, the Legacy Multiplexor and Power Block. The Legacy Multiplexor allows current LEGO® NXT sensors and DC and Servo Motor Controllers to work in the new system. The Power Block is a terminal block allowing for easier power distribution. This is all you need to convert your existing robot. You can continue to use all your existing sensors, motors, battery and motor controller. You will no longer need your Samantha module or LEGO NXT.

So unfortunately we might still have similar issues with power surges and loose wiring.