[Yaaarc] New FRC Control System - Announcement & Training

[Ray Kelm]

Wow, that controller is expensive. The cheapest version is $1500, and
that's without I/O modules.

On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 7:45 AM, Neal Probert <neal at nealzilla.com> wrote:
> I'm kinda disappointed, actually. This is vendor lock-in with proprietary
> software and expensive hardware modules.
>
>  http://www.ni.com/compactrio/
>
>  I was hoping for something a bit more standard, like an ARM chipset in a
> simpler single board computer layout with standard interfaces. And stuff
> that would allow the use of open source software.
>
>
>
>
>  Keith Mc. (Route-To YAR) wrote:
>
> > Hey all,
> > For those interested in the FIRST contest - the control system has
> > been scheduled for a complete replacement, effective next season.
> >
> > I just found out that the new 2008 robot control system will be announced
> during the Championships in Atlanta this week, via a live webcast from the
> CURIE field this Thursday (tomorrow, 4/17/08) at 9AM.  This allows
> > all of us to see what the new system will be!
> >
> > Live webcast:
> http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/robotics/first/atlanta-finals-2008/
> > ...Tune in 9 AM this Thursday to see the brand new FRC control system...
> >
> > Online Data (after noon EST on Thu): www.usfirst.org/frccontrolsystem
> >
> > For those attending the Championships, there will also be training on
> there in Atlanta. See below for the schedule.
> >
> > - Keith Mc.
> > ACTI - Automation Computer Technologies, Inc.
> > FIRST FRC Team 1502, "Technical Difficulties"
> >
> > FIRST wrote:
> >
> >
> > > Subject: **FIRST EMAIL**/Future of FRC Additional Information
> > > Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:17:23 -0400
> > > Out to FRC Teams...
> > >
> > > Greetings Teams:
> > >
> > > Dean Kamen's sneak peek of the new FRC control system is less than a day
> > > away. If you're in Atlanta, please join us Thursday morning at 9AM on
> > > Curie for the Sneak Peek of the future of FRC announcement and
> demonstration.
> > > Then join us for:
> > >
> > > Demonstration sessions on the Pit Practice field
> > > * 5:30PM Thursday
> > > * 7:45AM & 5:30PM Friday
> > > * 7:45AM Saturday
> > >
> > > One hour training sessions for teams in C101
> > > * 11AM, 1PM & 3PM Thursday
> > > * 9AM, 11AM, 1PM & 3PM Friday
> > >
> > > Two hour training session for Mentors in C101
> > > * 6PM Thursday
> > >
> > > If you're unable to attend, log on to
> > > - http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/robotics/first/atlanta-finals-2008/
> > > to see the live broadcast or visit
> > > - www.usfirst.org/frccontrolsystem after 12 noon EST
> > > to find videos of the announcement, the demonstration, the team
> > > training and the mentor training plus links to more information.
> > >
> > >
> >
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>
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>  Neal Probert (neal at nealzilla.com) aka Niall Lundkvist
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