Alternatives to RoboRIO or Robot Controllers

[ozrien]

Originally Posted by jreneew2

The good thing about that solution is that you can really easily set up actuators and motors like you said. I like that aspect a lot. Is there a way to mount an IMU or something like that? I see some breakout modules on the site. I assume we could hook up an IMU through DIO or something like that.

Sorry forgot to answer....

As far as IMU, we're supporting our CAN based Pigeon IMU for HERO/roboRIO in the same fashion we support the other CAN devices. So think class object for PigeonImu, just like there is a class object for CANTalon or PCM. Documentation coming soon.
http://www.ctr-electronics.com/gadge...le-pigeon.html

[jreneew2]

No Problem! Thanks for the advice!

[dirtbikerxz]

If anyone needs a replacement for a CRIO, we are currently using the robotopen shield.

It is currently discontinued, however the shield schematics are downloadable, and can be ordered from a custom board manufacturer.