PS2 Contollers vs Joysticks

AdamHeard · #1 07-07-2008, 17:35

I really think it depends on the driver.

As a not so great driver in '07, I liked the xbox controller (similar enough to ps2 for this argument). I had played a lot of halo, so the control and fine movements with it worked well for me.

To the average kid in FIRST, i suppose joysticks would be easier because they are easier to get fine movement out of.

I know it wasn't the question asked, but after seeing many teams run it, and trying it out myself, I'm very favorable to a joystick for throttle and a wheel for steering.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dolan

Im all for joysticks but my team and I think the Wiimote would be the coolest thing to control the robot

He's talking pure functionality, not coolness. But yes, a wiimote would be cool.

View Poll Results: Which contoller gives you the best controll of your robot?
Like both equally	7	15.56%
Joystick	29	64.44%
PS2	9	20.00%
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