Changes between Version 16 and Version 17 of FRCSoftwareSetup

Timestamp:

Sep 26, 2018, 3:49:17 PM (7 years ago)

Author:

David Albert

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FRCSoftwareSetup

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    * !ScreenstepsLive instructions on using are [https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/currentCS/m/79833/l/941601-vs-code-basics-and-wpilib-in-vs-code here]
    * Note: the 2015-2018 Seasons used Eclipse instead of VSC; see instructions for installing [wiki:/ControlSystems/Legacy/Eclipse here]
-== 3. Installing CAN Talon stuff
-In their infinite wisdom, WPI decided to unbundle any library that interfaces with actual stuff a couple months before build. I can't see anything going wrong with that. Because of this, you have to download the cantalon library manually from CTR's site.
+== 4. Installing CAN Talon stuff
+Some of the intelligent FRC peripherals communicate with the roboRIO over a local CAN network.  These peripherals have their own microprocessors and require installation of additional software from the manufacturer (Cross The Road Electronics).
+   * Download and install the Phoenix Installer from [http://www.ctr-electronics.com/talon-srx.html#product_tabs_technical_resources here]
 
-1. Download the Cantalon libraries from [http://www.ctr-electronics.com//downloads/lib/CTRE_FRCLibs_NON-WINDOWS_v4.4.1.9.zip] (up to date as of 1/14/17)
-2. Merge the java/lib folder in the archive with the WIPLib lib folder. This should be in C:\Documents and Settings\[user]\wpilib on Windows or your home folder on Linux. If you use Mac OS X, you're going to have to install a decent operating system on your computer.
 
-== 5. Creating a FRC Java Project
+== Legacy (pre-2018) FRC development used the Eclipse IDE and you needed to install the CTRE libraries differently:
+
+== 1. Install the Talon SRX libraries:
+   * Download the Cantalon libraries from [http://www.ctr-electronics.com//downloads/lib/CTRE_FRCLibs_NON-WINDOWS_v4.4.1.9.zip] (up to date as of 1/14/17)
+   * Merge the java/lib folder in the archive with the WIPLib lib folder. This should be in C:\Documents and Settings\[user]\wpilib on Windows or your home folder on Linux. If you use Mac OS X, you're going to have to install a decent operating system on your computer.
+
+== 2. Creating a FRC Java Project
 1. In Eclipse, right-click in the open space in the Package Explorer and select {{{New >}}}, and then inside the sub-menu that pops up, select {{{Project...}}}. Selecting {{{Java Project...}}} will not work.
 2. Under {{{WPILib Robot Java Development}}}, select {{{Robot Java Project}}}.