Anyone need a digital system? CSV files make your life easier!

[James Whitehill]

Hey Guys! Recently I finished a scouting system that uses any game controller you want. All you have to do is create a button map file using your PC's "devices" menu for reference. I will be including a HOW TO guide soon, it will include controller maps, quick start, and how to add controllers/ deal with the output file. I will continue to bug fix and update the repository Here are a few of it's weaknesses and strengths...

Weaknesses (or room improvement)

~Some parts of screen are jittery and/or do not work

-such as the total score value (still doesn't effect the output file)

-button maps for some pre-supported controllers are made to fit weird configs

-I recommend copying the logitech controller's file to match button map

~ Simply put -- Not everyone will appreciate the UI, just something I crammed

-Easy to fix with editor

~Must use Visual Studio
~Relies on computer's battery life

-we use an older bot battery and an inverter to power station (link below)

Strengths

~Tracks Attempts and Successes which helps determine what they want to do and what they can do
~Outputs file in .csv format!!

-allows instant data analysis in excel

~Fun to use for six teammates

-perfect for those who wander around with nothing to do

~Completely customizable interface!

-Easy to change up or beautify the UI with visual studio

-Controller frenzy!

-supports any PC formatted plug in controller

-controller map file can be unique to the type of controller

-allows button combos specific to the scouter's preference

~Automatic match updater

-When initially opening the program, one can input a .csv file

-File includes team number in order of matches

-When match ends, just click the space bar and the teams update

~Easy to use! (With practice)

-Each scout is responsible for one bot on the field

-Faster and WAAAYYY more fun than paper

Shout out to team 842 *Falcon Robotics* for providing a great platform to write the code! Layout and updating code comes from their 2011 system

Any questions? Just ask!

Excited to see what you guys can do with it,
JW ~team 1939

Here's a link to the Github:
https://github.com/FIRST1939/2016ScoutingSystem.git

Inverter:
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/996219/Cobra-400W-DC-to-AC-Power/?cm_mmc=PLA-_-Google-_-Batteries_Power_Protection-_-996219-VQ6-47886838556-VQ16-c-VQ17-pla-VQ18-online-VQ19-996219-VQ20-83579202790-VQ21--VQ22-176194316-VQ27-9134804636&gclid=CjwKEAjw_7y4BRDykp3Hjqyt_y0SJACom e3TPM4PrAjrvCxj_V522kTEDR75f9i6HklFXJxEKileZxoCVVn w_wcB