We’re thinking about two options: 1.) register and buy the “ Electronic Modules & Sensors Kit “ ($391) or 2.) wait for components’ pricing and decide if buying individual components is more economical. We have not registered yet, and haven’t decided which kit to purchase. Amazon price for Boost phone is now $56 (23May15).

2 from Amazon ($40 ea.) and 2 from eBay (used ~ 35 ea.).

Since our team has limited financial resources, I want to figure out what is required to buy through FTC kits and what can be purchased more cheaply….

Tom also previews App Inventor programming. It looks a lot like RobotC code for Android Studio.

While we won’t have the Modern Robotics Inc hardware until July-ish (late June ship date), Tome Eng and Jonathan Berling have video previews of the FTC software. The beta of the SDK will be available soon probably early June.When the Software Development Kit (SDK) for the Android and Modern Robotics controls goes public this month (May), I hope to be able to figure out how all the components work together and move the programming environment set-up forward.A larger touch screen could provide more controls options. I want to investigate using something like the DragonBoard 410C as an alternative. As Tom Eng posted, FTC wanted a tablet for the driver station, but decided on the phone as more affordable. Other Android devices will be allowed, but not formally supported by FTC. The “ZTE Speed” Android cell phone will be the official FTC “device” supported for the 2015/2016 season. Figure out the Android controls and what components will be usable for 2016.ℹ️About GitHub Wiki SEE, a search engine enabler for GitHub WikisĪs GitHub blocks most GitHub Wikis from search engines.My rest of the school year plan as mentor:

Downloading the FTC Android Studio Project.

Downloading and Installing Android Studio.

Connecting Devices to a Control or Expansion Hub.

Android Studio is only recommended for advanced users who have extensive Java programming experience. This tool is the same tool that professional Android app developers use. This tutorial uses Android Studio to help you get started programming your robot.Īndroid Studio is an advanced integrated development environment for creating Android apps. This tutorial will take you step-by-step through the process of configuring, programming, and operating your Control System.

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