Changes between Initial Version and Version 1 of DriverStationSetup

Timestamp:

Jan 20, 2015, 5:52:36 PM (10 years ago)

Author:

Timothy Lin

Comment:

instructions for setting up a computer to use as a drive station

DriverStationSetup

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+= Setting Up a Computer to Use as a Driver Station
+The instructions below assume that on the desired computer has all the software installed from [wiki:FRCSoftwareSetup Setting Up a Computer for FRC Java Programming].
+
+A driver station is capable of communicating directly with a roboRIO (i.e. the robot) via ethernet tether or USB (using mDNS).
+
+== 1. Install the FRC 2015 Update Suite
+This update suite contains FRC utilities, the driver station software, and important files.
+
+Please see the [http://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/13503/l/144150-installing-the-frc-2015-update-suite-all-languages full documentation] if you are running Windows 8 or encounter problems (and for pictures!).
+
+Please make sure any old versions of LABView or the FRC Suite are uninstalled before installing.
+1. On [http://www.ni.com/download/first-robotics-software-2015/5112/en/ this site], download either version of the 2015 Update Suite. When asked to log in, enter the following information or create your own account:
+Email:
+{{{
+tmthylin@gmail.com
+}}}
+Password:
+{{{
+spaceraiders
+}}}
+2. After successful download, extract the entire contents of the compressed file using the following password:
+{{{
+R3C3CL3RU$H2015
+}}}
+3. Run setup.exe which can be found inside the folder hierarchy.
+4. Click next to move past the splash screen.
+5. In the product list screen, to make the install more efficient and faster, deselect {{{LabView Update}}}, which our team will not be using.
+6. Click next until a user information screen appears.
+  a. For the full name field, enter
+{{{
+Space Raiders
+}}}
+  b. For the organization field, enter
+{{{
+AHS FRC Team 2537
+}}}
+  c. For the serial number, enter
+{{{
+<insert serial number here, please!>
+}}}
+7. Accept all license agreements and install.
+8. After the lengthy install, make sure the {{{Run License Manager...}}} checkbox is checked. Then click {{{Next}}}.
+9. Enter the serial number, click {{{Next}}}, enter the login information from above, and click {{{Next}}}.
+10. If using the above NI profile information, please deselect the checkbox saying, "I want to associate my account..."
+11. Finish and close the wizard.
+
+== 2. Set Up the Driver Station Software
+1. Open the Driver Station software.
+2. Navigate to the {{{Setup}}} tab using the left tab menu. It should be the gear icon.
+3. Set the team number as
+{{{
+2537
+}}}
+4. Press enter.
+5. Set the practice timing(s) to the following
+  a. Countdown - 5s
+  b. Autonomous - 15s
+  c. Delay - 1s
+  d. Teleop - 135s
+  e. End Game - 0s