Unit 3: FRC Control Subsystems
In this unit we learned about the entire control system for the FRC robot. We learned about the components of the whole robot. We had to memorize their uses and specifications of each part of the robot. And we learned how they were interfaced in the system and how to program each component so they all work together to perform movement and task of the robot.
Victor 888 Motor Controller (VEX Robotics)
- Nominal Voltage = 12v
- Min/Max Voltage = 6-15v
- Continous Current = 60A
- Surge Current = 150A
Talon Motor Controller
- Continous Current = 60A
- VDC Input Range = 6-28
- Switching Frequency = 15KHz
- 10-Bit Input and Output Resolution
Spike H-Bridge Relay (Vex Robotics)
- Operate Time = 5ms Typical
- Initial Release Time = 2ms Typical
- Mechanical Life = 10 million operations
- Electrical Life = 100K operations at 20A
Digital Sidecar
- 10 PWM outputs for driving speed controllers
- 14 General Purpose (I/O)
- 16 Relays Outputs
- 12c Headers
NI CompactRIO-FRCII
- Network = Maximum Cabling Distance: 100m/segment
- Serial Port = Maximum Baud Rate: 230,400bps
- Memory = 128mb
- Power Requirement = 24v (Power Supply)
D-Link DAP-1522 RevB
- Network Interfaces: Ethernet
- OS Required: MacOSX, Windows
- Three-way Switch
- Interface Device: CD-Rom