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Overview of the 2015 Control System in Robotics: Key Contributors and Innovations

The 2015 Control System in Robotics, featuring insights from experts such as Kevin O’Connor (FRC), Mike Copioli (Cross the Road Electronics), and Greg McKaskle (National Instruments), outlines the timeline and significant enhancements in the robotics control environment. Key features include the robust RoboRIO controller, advancements in power distribution panels, CAN monitoring, and efficient communication protocols. After extensive alpha and beta testing, the system promises improved performance and is compatible with previous years' programming environments, essential for robotics competitions.

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Overview of the 2015 Control System in Robotics: Key Contributors and Innovations

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  1. Introduction to 2015 Control System Experts: Kevin O’Connor, FRC Mike Copioli, Cross the Road Electronics Greg McKaskle, National Instruments Brad Miller, WPI Hosted By: Evan Morrison & Ty Tremblay, GameSense

  2. 2015 Control System Overview • Process Timeline • RFP posted - 8/29/2012 • Proposals submitted - 12/14/12 • Proposal selection - 12/28/12 • Public announcement of partners – Championship 2013 • Controller announcement – NI Week 2013 (8/8/13) • Alpha Testing (9 teams) – 10/2013 to 8/2014 • Beta Testing (90 teams) – 8/2014 to 12/2014 • Partners • National Instruments • Cross The Road Electronics • WPI • AndyMark

  3. RoboRIO • Based on NI myRIO – using FPGA for I/O tasks • Costs $435, weighs 12oz, fits in a quart zip-top bag • 4 to 10x faster, dual core ARM, NI RT Linux • Built-in CAN, Custom Electronics Port, USB • Fewer power and data cables • SW is highly compatible

  4. Power Distribution Panel + VRM • Comparison to PDB + 12v-15v Converter • New Features • CAN Monitoring • Known 2014 Issues Addressed

  5. Power Distribution Panel (PDP)

  6. Voltage Regulator Module (VRM)

  7. Pneumatics Control Module (PCM) • Comparison to Solenoid Breakout • New Features • Known 2014 Issues Addressed

  8. PCM (Pneumatics Control Module)

  9. Motor Controllers • Victor SP • Talon SRX

  10. Wireless & Network Configuration • Changes from 2014 • mDNS

  11. Driver Station • Resizable/Reconfigurable • DHCP & mDNS • Power Metrics • USB Device Test

  12. LabVIEW • Based on LabVIEW 2014 • Power & USB Camera • Robotics APIs and Simulator • Deploy doesn’t reboot • Record and Playback, Test Mode • Highly compatible with previous years

  13. C++ and Java • Development Environment Change • No more rebooting between tests • Toolchain Changes • C++11/C++1y, Java8 • FRCSim • Library Changes • CAN overhaul

  14. Resources • Beta Forum (http://forums.usfirst.org/forumdisplay.php?1559-2015-FRC-Beta-Test) • NI RoboRIO Page (https://decibel.ni.com/content/docs/DOC-30419) • FRC Blog (http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/blog)

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