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Re: Do we have to program our robot in C++?
No problem. "Oblivious" people asking questions are what gives us an excuse to sit around on CD.
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Re: Do we have to program our robot in C++?
Im new to this FIRST stuff and I was wondering why these robots have to use these processors? We could use more powerful processors like the HandyBoard, Motorolla processors, or K-Team processors. That would make everything more challenging.
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Now, if by that you meant being able to use any processor, then there's another issue--as it stands, FIRST teams use pretty common things (mainly since they're in the kit of parts). If 1000 different teams use 1000 different processors, then it's going to be very hard for a programmer to walk to the rookie team next door and offer help, since their setup may be completely foreign to him/her/it. |
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(Also, if I'm not mistaken, the PIC uses a Motorola processor...) |
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FIRST will publish the "Official Rules" at the kick-off. I am sure there will be restrictions, as in the past, regarding the controller, specifically the software. There is great effort at making all teams even in many respects as well as constraining the technical issues FIRST tech support will have to deal with.
In the past you were NOT allowed to modify the OI or RC in any way other than programming. In addition, usage of additional electronics is specifically controlled each year. I am sure the controller will not operate on any other language other than "C". Read the "Official Rules" when they are published by FIRST. Ask here if you need additional information. The community of Chief Delphi will respond. |
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We should use Java....not! It will take forever for the virtual machine to load ("it's 45 seconds left and the robot is standing still") and for the navigation system, "Java.lang.Math is loading...." I guess C is a good alternative (even though I am terrible at C programming). Java has great uses as a dash program, though.
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The bigger issue I see is the headache at events for FIRST. Right now, there is the same controller/radio setup on every robot. Even with everyone using the same RC setup, teams still botch it in many creative ways. FIRST knows the current setup so they can help debug it when the match was suppost to start 2 minutes ago. If teams were allowed to use any controller, they wouldn't be able to help, and I think the number of teams having comms problems would increase with a decrease in the quality of help available.Wetzel |
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Is there a rule saying we can't use any type of controller? What if someone can modify an N64 controller and use that? Would that be against the rules?
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Re: Do we have to program our robot in C++?
I think you've got joysticks and controllers mixed up.
Innovation First makes the control system that tells the robot to do stuff. Yes, you have to use it. Joysticks (and anything else that connects to the operator interface, for that matter) have been functionally wide open. Go wild on that, if you prefer. And if you get an N64 controller to work with it, we want pictures. ![]() (note, however, that everything is subject to change without notice or reason) Last edited by Billfred : 04-10-2004 at 18:54. |
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