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What is the difference between the 06 and 07 controller? As far as I can tell it is the same hardware, but the Readme for the 2007 code has this curious comment in it:
1/08/2007 - Added FRC_MASTER_V13.BIN to zip file - This version will work with the new modems. Previous versions will - not allow the new modems to be hot swapable. I presume this means the master code for the 06 and 07 are effectively the same given the above caveat. If this is correct, how can I upgrade the master firmware? I am under the impression that the IFI loader's interaction primarily replaces the code in the Slave processor. Thanks for your help, >Per Last edited by psh : 17-01-2007 at 23:38. |
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Re: 2007 vs 2006 controller
If you load the master firmware bin through the ifi loader, it will flash the master processor.
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Re: 2007 vs 2006 controller
Have I missed something here? Where can this new .bin file be located?
This seems like an important note that many teams would miss. I'm assuming the shipped KOP controller already contains this file, correct? |
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Re: 2007 vs 2006 controller
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Good luck, Robinson Levin Last edited by gnirts : 17-01-2007 at 22:35. Reason: link |
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Re: 2007 vs 2006 controller
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was 12. It was something that was checked during inspection, the version number appears briefly on the OI display upon startup. Version 13 must be an update for the 2007 season. |
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Re: 2007 vs 2006 controller
Thanks for your help! When we entered the 2006 season we upgraded one of our 2005 controllers. If you recall, this required the box to be sent out since the processor was changed. This year we wondered if we would be able to salvage both of our 2006 controllers going forward, since the hardware appeared to be the same.
This is good news since it would give us three controllers to work with. >Per |
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Re: 2007 vs 2006 controller
Yeah the only difference between one one years controller setup and anothers is the Software and sometimes Hardware contained within.
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Re: 2007 vs 2006 controller
does any one know if it is still possible to sent out the '04 or '05 controler to besent out to get upgraded to the new chip
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Re: 2007 vs 2006 controller
I'm pretty sure all controllers can be sent back to be upgraded, If all else fails go to IFI's website and ask this question on their forum =).
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Re: 2007 vs 2006 controller
I see that all the posts in this thread were prior to the firmware changes later in the season, so I would like an update to this question.
We fried something in the telemetry circuit last year; the controller works fine on tether but won't communicate on radio. During eliminations at regionals we had to borrow an RC from IFI, as noted in this post. For fall off-season competitions and projects we plan to use our 2006 controller. Here's the question: do I need to do anything other than download our code for the 2007 robot to this controller in order for it to work with the 2007 modem? If yes, can you point me toward instructions that a controls poser like me can understand? Thanks. |
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Re: 2007 vs 2006 controller
I don't work for IFI so no promises here
but I believe the Hardware in the 06 is the same as the 07, all you should have to do is run the latest .bin file in ifiloader, load that onto the controller then follow the instructions it will pop up and download the User code and you should be good to go. |
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Re: 2007 vs 2006 controller
What about using the 2005 controller. We want to use it in our prototype robot.
I remember there were some differences in programming for it (settings in MPlab?) but it has been so long. |
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Re: 2007 vs 2006 controller
I don't think that you can use the 2005 controller as it has a different internal PIC and likely cannot run the new mastercode.(Thats something that you will need to contact IFI about)
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So, if I just get the 2005 code from Kevin Watson's site, It'll work fine right? (I remember a setting that had to be changed in Mplab from 05 to 06 though... was that bc of the new PIC?). |
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Re: 2007 vs 2006 controller
Yes you will need to follow the settings how to for the older controller because of the PIC
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