Digital I/O from driver station vs FirstTouch I/O Module

[EricWilliams]

Originally Posted by EricVanWyk

If you are comfortable with your set-up, it is fine.

The virtual I/O are great in that they are easy to use and virtual. However, they might not be great for use during competition: Can you imagine hunting with a mouse during a match?

The FirstTOUCH I/O are great in that they can be connected to actual buttons and knobs, which are much easier to use in situ.

If they don't change during a match, I'd go with virtual.

Is this information available during autonomous period? Obviously they can't be changed in that time, but can they be set before the match and read?