RoboDS First Test

[Ben Wolsieffer]

It seems like NSD does support mDNS. See here: http://www.dodgycoder.net/2015/02/se...nsnsd.html?m=1

NSD is only available in API 16 and above, but there also seems to be a library called jmDNS that might work.

[raystubbs]

Originally Posted by lopsided98

It seems like NSD does support mDNS. See here: http://www.dodgycoder.net/2015/02/se...nsnsd.html?m=1

NSD is only available in API 16 and above, but there also seems to be a library called jmDNS that might work.

Thanks, I'll look that up.

[raystubbs]

Has anyone verified that the app works, if so please post what device you have verified.

[Ben Wolsieffer]

Originally Posted by raystubbs

Has anyone verified that the app works, if so please post what device you have verified.

You released the app?

[raystubbs]

Originally Posted by lopsided98

You released the app?

I sent the apk to those who wanted to test it, but I haven't heard back from them so I don't know if I should release it or not.

[Ben Wolsieffer]

Originally Posted by raystubbs

I sent the apk to those who wanted to test it, but I haven't heard back from them so I don't know if I should release it or not.

I thought I sent you a pm saying that I would be willing to test it, but I just looked and I guess it never got sent. I'm still willing to test it, though, if you want.

[raystubbs]

Just a reminder, I don't know if any of you have artists on your team, but if you do I can put your custom artwork into RoboDS widgets. If you want me to integrate your art just post it here or email it to me.

[raystubbs]

I know that other teams are working on other DS projects, if anyone needs the protocol let me know.

[Whippet]

Team 4301 has some beta test results:

Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen):
-Functional
-Occasional app crash related to adding joysticks. We haven't been able to reliably reproduce it. It just happens sometimes, and not very often.

Samsung Galaxy S5 and S6:
-Functional with no issues.

iPhone 4s, 5, 5c, 5s, 6+:
-Does not install
-Better programming training implemented for mechanical students.

[raystubbs]

The app is only for Android, it is not expected to work on any apple devices. Thanks for the test results.

[Mschmeh144]

Did a few runs with the app, mainly to test different functions of our (yet to be completed, work in progress) testbed. Only tested in tank drive configuration with one cim per side of the robot, having some glitchy comms with the watchdog triggering and going ballistic making the robot spaz, but that is not the apps fault. This happens when the frc driver station is active while the robods app is also connected to the roborio.if at all possible, support for a Usb external joystick would be great, as I have a tablet with a USB port. Also, I would love to see a dedicated e-stop button or a function that disables the robot if the connection drops. Other than that, I think the app is great.

[raystubbs]

Originally Posted by Mschmeh144

Did a few runs with the app, mainly to test different functions of our (yet to be completed, work in progress) testbed. Only tested in tank drive configuration with one cim per side of the robot, having some glitchy comms with the watchdog triggering and going ballistic making the robot spaz, but that is not the apps fault. This happens when the frc driver station is active while the robods app is also connected to the roborio.if at all possible, support for a Usb external joystick would be great, as I have a tablet with a USB port. Also, I would love to see a dedicated e-stop button or a function that disables the robot if the connection drops. Other than that, I think the app is great.

Support for external joysticks is coming. Now that you guys have confirmed that the app actually works on other devices, I can start working on it again. Thanks.

[Whippet]

Originally Posted by raystubbs

The app is only for Android, it is not expected to work on any apple devices. Thanks for the test results.

That was the point, we needed to implement better programming training for our mechanical members so they would know that.

[raystubbs]

Originally Posted by Whippet

That was the point, we needed to implement better programming training for our mechanical members so they would know that.

Oh, OK, I thought you were serious. Sorry.

[raystubbs]

I'm graduating so after today I will no longer have access to a RoboRio, so I wont be able to test the app anymore. I'm gonna clean up my code a little and try to add some features, which will not be tested, then I'll put the code up on github if anyone wants to pick this project up. Sorry I was unable to finish it, and I'll keep trying to add features, but everything I do from here on out will be untested so if anyone wants to test or develop, I'll post a link to the github repo in a few days.