1923 Virtual RobotPart 4

By Nihar Sidhu

The cRIO! cRIO stands for compact real time input and output. It serves as the main

controller or the “brain” for the robot. It is connected to the proper port on the power distribution board and the Ethernet port on the D- link. The cRIO has three modules: the NI 9201, the NI 9403, and the NI 9472.

Port for connection from power distribution board.

Port for connection from D- Link. The D- Link is used to provide wireless communication from the driver station to the robot.

Extra: Module 9201/ 9403/ 9472

The Analog

Breakout Board

Module 9201

The SolenoidBreakout Board

Module 9472

The Digital Sidecar Converts digital I/O into a form that can be more

readily used by the rest of the components in the robot. What do you think the digital side card is connected to?

Motor Controllers

There are three ,main types of motor controllers: Jaguars, Talons, and Victors. The three of them control the speed of motors.

Victor Jaguar Talon

Who knows what this diagram means?

http://www.usfirst.org/sites/default/files/uploadedFiles/Robotics_Programs/FRC/Game_and_Season__Info/2012_Assets/Robot%20Power%20Distribution%20Diagram%20%2812V%20Solenoid%29.pdf

Another Great Resource:

http://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/3120/m/8559/l/90113-2013-frc-control-system-hardware-overview