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NI cRIO-FRC II (new 4-slot controller) Versus NI cRIO-FRC (old 8-slot controller)

NI cRIO-FRC II (new 4-slot controller) Versus NI cRIO-FRC (old 8-slot controller). Doug Norman National Instruments January 6, 2012. Form Factor Differences NI cRIO-FRC II NI cRIO-FRC. 7 inches long 1.42 pounds Up to 4 modules 1 Ethernet port Software switches

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NI cRIO-FRC II (new 4-slot controller) Versus NI cRIO-FRC (old 8-slot controller)

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  1. NI cRIO-FRC II (new 4-slot controller)VersusNI cRIO-FRC (old 8-slot controller) Doug Norman National Instruments January 6, 2012

  2. Form Factor Differences NI cRIO-FRC II NI cRIO-FRC • 7 inches long • 1.42 pounds • Up to 4 modules • 1 Ethernet port • Software switches • Power – 2 terminal • 11.4 inches long • 2.05 pounds • Up to 6 modules • 2 Ethernet ports • Physical DIP switches • Power – 4 terminal

  3. Hardware Comparison

  4. Physical Wiring • NI cRIO-FRC II can run on 12 VDC • But 24V source must be used on the robot • Power connector differs between controllers • Camera connection • Default connection is to the robot radio • May wire it to Ethernet port 2 on the 8-slot controller

  5. LabVIEW Software Changes • Modules chosen by number rather that slot • NI cRIO-FRC II Digital Module 2 would be slot 4 • NI cRIO FRC Digital Module 2 would be slot 6 • Easier to port code between controllers • WPI_UtilitiesFRC ReadSwitch.vi • Only works for the NI cRIO-FRC • It reads USER1 – a physical switch on the 8-slot controller

  6. Controller Information • Either controller can be used for the 2012 season • The old NI cRIO-FRC 8-slot is no longer for sale • The new NI cRIO-FRC II is less expensive • Controller = $285 • Controller with modules = $525

  7. Which Controller to Use? • Rookie team choice is easy – new 4-slot in the kit • How most teams will view the difference • Old controller has potential for more I/O • New controller has more DRAM for robot program

  8. Questions?

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