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 +====== The RoboRIO ======
 +The RoboRIO is currently required as the "brain" or master control computer in all FRC robots.  Here, we collect resources on how to connect things to it and how to program it.
 +
 +Basic References:
 +  * http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/374474a.pdf - RoboRIO User's manual at ni.com
 +  * http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/374661a.pdf - RoboRIO Specifications at ni.com
 +  * https://air4h.wildapricot.org/resources/Program%20Files/FRC/2015-2016/FRC2016-Controls.pdf - old but still a good summary
 +
 +More Details:
 +  * [[RoboRIO Digital IO]] - binary digital input and output
 +  * [[RoboRIO relay outputs]]
 +  * [[RoboRIO Analog input]]
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 +
 ====== Testing and Defensive Design ====== ====== Testing and Defensive Design ======
  
-There are always several chief delphi discussions on making a robot more robust and avoiding common problems on the field.  Here are a few:+There are always several chief delphi discussions on making a robot more robust and avoiding common control problems on the field.  Here are a few:
  
   * https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=159634 - the no more NO COMMs challenge   * https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=159634 - the no more NO COMMs challenge
   * https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1694886&postcount=286 - long checklist from team 2168    * https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1694886&postcount=286 - long checklist from team 2168 
  
-====== More References ====== +Ideas: 
-  * https://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/img/6e4/6e44f9c1ba9a5c37baa985cfb434cf49_l.jpg - POW injector for radio+  * lets read and discuss those, and do the ones that we like. 
 +  * Make up our own list right here.  some things just copied from those links, some altered, some new 
 +  * learn how to set up networking for static IP and for mdns 
 +  * try out using an ofboard network router for classroom/pit testing (no wifi on the driver station laptop!) 
 + 
 +References: 
 +  * https://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/img/6e4/6e44f9c1ba9a5c37baa985cfb434cf49_l.jpg - POE injector for radio
  
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