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New JRE (zulu) - separate Java installer for the roboRIO is no longer necessary.Platforms), Killough Drive (3 omni's) and Mecanum Types - currently includes Differential Drive (common 4wd/6wd/8wd/tank/etc.
RobotDrive class has been split into separate classes for different drive base platform. Timer instead of syncing to the arrival of DS packets File transfer via WebDAV (replacing use of SSH). FRC DRIVER STATION DOWNLOAD 2018 UPDATE
roboRIO CAN software update must be applied using the 3rd party CTRE Phoenix Lifeboat application (if this isn't done, then no CAN devices, e.g., PDP, PCM, TalonSRX, will show up in the roboRIO WebDash). Annual update to the current edition of LabVIEW 2017. Two new robot/field simulation projects: A mechanum Maze robot simulation and a shooting/ball pickup robot simulation. Increase robustness of USB Camera connections and streaming. DS Protocol selector for 2014 cRIO systems has been dropped. New Game Data field for match information sent by FMS during match play. Notes for the 2018 season control system: Advanced feature testing: Network Tables stress test, camera streaming, new Java Shuffleboard dashboard testing. FRC DRIVER STATION DOWNLOAD 2018 CODE
Port prior seasons code - Optional use the 2018 software at an offseason competition.
Basic benchtop testing of the default programs. Look for software installation problems or documentation lapses that make the process confusing. Understand the difficulties and issues that Teams may encounter with the new control system features. Share information to minimize strategic advantages. Allow teams to become "Control System Experts" and serve as area leaders to mentor other teams. Develop a supporting network/knowledge database about the new features. Test the new features and functions of the control system to uncover problems and provide solution suggestions.
Use Beta Team feedback to refine/develop supporting documentation and training materials.Give a sizeable group of diverse teams early hands on exposure to the 2018 control system software.Some of the notes that follow may need revision when we get our collective hands on the final product.įRC Blog: 2018 Beta Teams, Brushless Motors, and More! We also follow the ScreenSteps documentation for teams closely and look for improvements that might be made. The control system stays the same for 2018 with software updates and changes, as well as, a new brushless motor. Note: This Page Will Constantly Change As Tests are made and Issues Are Discovered or Resolved.īeta Testing 2018 Software/Hardware Updates to the Control System