Allowable Electronic Parts

[Mike Betts]

Originally Posted by mneary

...We're thinking of using VEX ultrasonic sensors, and we think they would have real-time issues on the RC.

My team implemented 3 VEX ultrasonic sensors on our 2006 robot with no "real-time" issues.

Regards,

Mike

[mneary]

I'd like to know if a VEX controller is a legal 'escape path' if we do have issues with input processing.

[Dave Flowerday]

Originally Posted by mneary

I'd like to know if a VEX controller is a legal 'escape path' if we do have issues with input processing.

It should be as long as you don't connect it to any Victors, Spikes, or servos directly and comply with all of the electrical rules pertaining to custom circuits. It fits nicely under the $200/part price limit.

[Manoel]

Originally Posted by Dave Flowerday

It should be as long as you don't connect it to any Victors, Spikes, or servos directly and comply with all of the electrical rules pertaining to custom circuits. It fits nicely under the $200/part price limit.

I really couldn't find anything about a different price limit for COTS electronic parts. Looks like this year everything is good as long as it's under $400/part.
Am I just blind?

If teams don't want to use Vex, the $249 EDU Mini Controller is a fine addition to this year's robot!