Things to bring to an event

[Sperkowsky]

Originally Posted by EDesbiens

I updated my Driver Station last week... Almost forgot to do it! But if my controllers are not up to date, what should I do?

And, I know game pieces are provided! But if I want something to play with on the practice field, I need to bring boulders!

Yes bring a boulder or 2.

Remember to update everything before you leave the event or at least download it.
DS, Labview, Java, your PDB, PCM, RIO, ect

Your controllers do not require an update or FRC specific software at all.

[EDesbiens]

Originally Posted by Sperkowsky

Yes bring a boulder or 2.
Your controllers do not require an update or FRC specific software at all.

I meant motor controllers!

So I can download the updates before the event and install them there?

[GreyingJay]

Originally Posted by EDesbiens

So I can download the updates before the event and install them there?

Update your driver station laptop before you get there. I presume you can't update your RoboRio, CANTalons, etc. because they're currently in a bag, but get the firmware files ready on your PC and know exactly how to do the firmware update so that you can do it quickly when you get there.

(Hint: I would do it BEFORE they ask you to flash your robot radio to competition firmware, because there is a chance you will struggle with connection and IP issues afterward. You will fix any such issues eventually, but you will be much less stressed if you have already done the updating beforehand.

The goal is to go as quickly as possible from unbagging the robot to being fully inspected and ready to compete on the practice field.

[EDesbiens]

Originally Posted by GreyingJay

Update your driver station laptop before you get there. I presume you can't update your RoboRio, CANTalons, etc. because they're currently in a bag, but get the firmware files ready on your PC and know exactly how to do the firmware update so that you can do it quickly when you get there.

I tried to connect to them but the ethernet cable wont go through plastic!

I'll try to get every firmware update ready then... Should have thought about that during build season!

[jweston]

One thing I didn't see in the thread or in the admin manual list is battery spill kit.

[EDesbiens]

Originally Posted by jweston

One thing I didn't see in the thread or in the admin manual list is battery spill kit.

True! Didn't think about that one at all!