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Which Controller Can we use?

I am not sure where I read this but I think it said something about using the Xbox 360 controller. It is possible to use the PS3 controller?

Which one is easier to program?

Which programming language is easier C or C++?

Plus my team is new to First and the whole Robotics thing is there any tips you guys have for us?
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Re: Which Controller Can we use?

http://www.ifirobotics.com/usb-chicklet.shtml

That site gives the information on the USB chicklet. You can't use the PS3 controller, and as far as I know, you can only program in C (much easier than C++ IMO).
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Re: Which Controller Can we use?

While I don't think you could use a PS3 controller (as far as I know, the USB port on it is only for power and doesn't actually transmit data), I'm pretty sure I've seen PS2 controllers used. White paper on it available here.
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Re: Which Controller Can we use?

Thanks for the info people it was really helpful...but then what controlers can be used? Also C is easier than C++ really?
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Re: Which Controller Can we use?

certain DDR pads should work!! xbox 360, most new joysticks that i've seen, i think something could be rigged to a keyboard or a mouse, but i wouldn't recommend either.
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