Early Bird Control System

[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.

[wilsonmw04]

ours just shipped :-)

[Doug G]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

ours just shipped :-)

How do you know if it shipped? E-mail?