Early Bird Control System

[EricVanWyk]

Originally Posted by Mark McLeod

It seems to just be a fine blade. If we use a close match are there potential problems we should be wary of?
I just imagine having only one Waco tool means it will immediately be misplaced.

There are heretics among us who claim that The Wago Tool is nothing but a screwdriver. Heed not their false claims. Observe how The Wago Tool handles itself during these outbursts: The Wago Tool allows their fallacies to flow past itself unheeded, for it is above such petty insults. The Wago Tool holds within itself true knowledge of its function, which no external forces may sully.

One may attempt to use lesser tools, but Hark! Thou must still be true to the spirit of The Wago Tool. Insert the tool fully, in a graceful glide. Once sheathed in its Wago Connector Home, remove thy hand from the tool and insert the stripped wire. Gently remove the tool, and smartly tug the wire to verify your success.

[colin340]

that is no WOGO tool guys sorry but if you look the WOGO web site it says the WOGO tool has a "Partially insulated shaft makes this tool an optimal choice for connecting terminal blocks"

link-http://www.wago.us/products/2453.htm

looks nice but man i hope they give us 5 more lbs

and the jags are shiny and nice but they big and i still have questions on there air flow

[Rickertsen2]

That is a large number of of really big components to fit in a small space.

[Elgin Clock]

Are the joysticks comfortable (in ergonomic terms) & interchangable, or do we have two right-handed sticks again?
I'm not familiar with that brand.

[Lowfategg]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

Are the joysticks comfortable (in ergonomic terms) & interchangable, or do we have two right-handed sticks again?
I'm not familiar with that brand.

Yes they are right and left handed. Can't wait to use these things! (I am a Logitech fan boy)

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ga...s/302&cl=us,en

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

Are the joysticks comfortable (in ergonomic terms) & interchangable, or do we have two right-handed sticks again?
I'm not familiar with that brand.

I made it a point to try them out when More Robotics of Milwaukee came to Kokomo for a demo over the weekend. The joysticks are ambidextrous (i.e. left-right symmetrical) and don't feel different when held with each hand. They return to center with relatively strong force, and will likely need to be firmly mounted to a base in order to be comfortable to use. They're not as "smooth" around the center as the CH Flightsticks, but which is better is probably a matter of personal preference.

I don't think there's any mechanical calibration to get out of whack. That alone is going to make things a lot easier on the drivers.

[vivek16]

I have a WAGO tool. It's a screwdriver but sharp enough to cut yourself with.

-Vivek

EDIT: accidentaly of course

[Taylor]

Originally Posted by Rickertsen2

That is a large number of of really big components to fit in a small space.

Nobody said they had to fit in a small space. Yet. We'll see in January.

[Lowfategg]

Originally Posted by Taylor

Nobody said they had to fit in a small space. Yet. We'll see in January.

I am sure we can smash it in a very small space.

We might have to think outside of the box...

[Joe Ross]

Originally Posted by Rickertsen2

That is a large number of of really big components to fit in a small space.

Realize that a lot of the things pictured do not go on the robot. Also, many of the components are optional (pending the official rules).

[Kingofl337]

I wonder what the cost will be for just a 2nd CRio and Power Distro Board. Seeing many teams will have a spare Digital Side car and Analog Bumper.

[Taylor]

Originally Posted by Kingofl337

I wonder what the cost will be for just a 2nd CRio and Power Distro Board. Seeing many teams will have a spare Digital Side car and Analog Bumper.

I believe the NI fellows that made the presentation at the IndianaFIRST forum said one extra package will be available to each FIRST teams for $650 (any more and you pay full price).

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by Taylor

I believe the NI fellows that made the presentation at the IndianaFIRST forum said one extra package will be available to each FIRST teams for $650 (any more and you pay full price).

He didn't give a firm number, but he suggested that "less than $700" was the target. However, that "one extra package" is only the NI-supplied components: the cRIO and its plug-in modules. Power Distribution, Sidecars, and Breakouts are to be available a la carte through AndyMark (also at an as yet undisclosed price).

[IndySam]

Originally Posted by Taylor

I believe the NI fellows that made the presentation at the IndianaFIRST forum said one extra package will be available to each FIRST teams for $650 (any more and you pay full price).

I though they said $1000 for an the extra cRIO and each team could purchase one at that price.

I believe Andy was estimating $200-$300 for the PD, sidecar and breakouts.

[Stu Bloom]

Originally Posted by IndySam

I though they said $1000 for an the extra cRIO and each team could purchase one at that price.

I believe Andy was estimating $200-$300 for the PD, sidecar and breakouts.

I believe Barry said "under $1000, and probably under $700". Whether or not he knew the actual figure is questionable.