Top Ten Things NOT to do with the 2009 FRC Control System

[Vince]

I invite your thoughts on the following list.

Top Ten Things NOT to do with the 2009 FRC Control System:

1. Don't use the system without reading and following the documentation posted at http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc....aspx?id=10934

2. Don't install the updates in an incorrect order: update LabVIEW, re-image the CRIO and update the Driver Station firmware.

3. Don't mount the cRIO or Axis camera on a conductive material: the enclosures for these devices are grounded.

4. Don't disconnect the power to the Driver Station while downloading the firmware upgrades via a USB thumb drive.

5. Don't use the Driver Station Digital Inputs without external pullup/pulldown resistors.

6. Don't try to operate the robot without the dongle connected to the Driver Station.

7. Don't use the incorrect Ethernet cable types on the cRIO MDC: Port 1 connects to the robot wireless with a straight-though cable and Port 2 connects to the camera with a cross-over cable.

8. Don't install the modules in any alternate order: NI9201 in slots 1 & 2, NI9403 in slots 4 & 6, NI9472 in slot 8.

9. Don't use 1/4-20 nuts on the Power Distribution lugs: M6 nuts must be used.

10. Don't try to use servos on the Digital SideCar without connecting the jumpers at each PWM connection.