| | 1 | == Controlling FRC Robots == |
| | 2 | FRC robots are controlled by an on-board computer and operate in one of three modes: |
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| | 4 | * ''Teleop ''- Remote control like driving an R/C car |
| | 5 | * ''Autonomous ''- The robot operates independently according to programmed instructions |
| | 6 | * ''Test ''- Usually used to for shop or pit testing of specific robot components |
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| | 8 | There are several [https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/13503/l/599672-2017-frc-control-system-hardware-overview major components] of the control system: |
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| | 10 | * [http://www.ni.com/en-us/support/model.roborio.html roboRIO] on-board computer |
| | 11 | * On-board sensors and motors/actuators |
| | 12 | * [http://us.geniusnet.com/supports/widecam-f100 Video camera(s)] |
| | 13 | * [http://www.open-mesh.com/grp-om5p-ac-cloud-access-point.html Wireless link] (radio) |
| | 14 | * [https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/24192/c/86704 Remote Driver Station] (laptop and joysticks) |
