<R79> and Coaches with Portable Computers

[jgannon]

Originally Posted by +()c|D

Would it be possible to access the video off of the robot on the laptop through the RS232, I kinda dont know what that thing is.

This has been asked myriad times before. The general consensus is that there's not nearly enough bandwidth for that.

[Tottanka]

well, is it possible to connect a pocket pc then?

[Matt Krass]

Originally Posted by Tottanka

well, is it possible to connect a pocket pc then?

Problem with that is I think then its considered part of the controls, and if memory serves coaches must not have any contact with the controls.

However to answer your question, if you had software to read the data packets, you could use a Pocket PC.

[Kevin Sevcik]

Connecting it to the RS232 won't pass muster under that rule. It has to be connected for the express purpose of monitoring the dashboard. Duct taping a cord to the back and plugging it into the OI doesn't count.

The rules simply don't cover the question, and so the question needs to be asked. If Q&As are ever up.

[Guy Davidson]

Originally Posted by Kevin Sevcik

Connecting it to the RS232 won't pass muster under that rule. It has to be connected for the express purpose of monitoring the dashboard. Duct taping a cord to the back and plugging it into the OI doesn't count.

The rules simply don't cover the question, and so the question needs to be asked. If Q&As are ever up.

That's what I was hoping to avoid. Oh well, I guess we'll have to wait for an official Q&A.

[+()c|D]

Originally Posted by jgannon

This has been asked myriad times before. The general consensis is that there's not nearly enough bandwidth for that.

Would there be any other type of device that could view these videos in real time in the pit?