Using IFI Controller witout Operator System

[RyanMcE]

My understanding is that simply editing the autonomous code will not allow the robot to operate without the operator interface. Yes, the code will run, but the outputs will remain null. This is because of the way in which the IFI system is designed.

As I understand it, there is a chip on either side of the I/O of the microprocessor in the robot controller. The one on the input side disallows all input from the OI during autonomous mode. The one on the output side disallows all output from the RC when it is not connected to the OI, or when the robot is disabled. This is for safety, which is very important to FIRST. If the robots, which weigh as much as many people, and are considerably more powerful in many circumstances, could drive around when the referees wanted them disabled, that would be disasterous. The IFI system simply does not allow it.

Now, the other suggestion on here, which is basically piggy-backing the OI on top of the RC, tethered, should work.

Good luck with your project.