FIRST Community Spotlights

Video: Interviews and Opinions on new FRC Controller

Deirdre — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:55:46 GMT

In this video, LabVIEW Champion and VI Shots Blogger Michael Aivaliotis interviews Ray Almgren, who leads the worldwide academic relations program for NI, and several FRC teams (2023, 1739, 47, 107 and 2053) to get feedback on the NI CompactRIO controller.

Share your thoughts in this discussion forum thread.

Additional NI LabVIEW Resources

Deirdre — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:46:09 GMT

I've gotten a number of emails from FIRST teams asking for more tutorials on how to get started with NI LabVIEW. We are developing some customized content to help you succeed in the 2009 FIRST Robotics Competition.

In the meantime, check out these engineering resources:

LabVIEW Guided Tour

Introduction to Graphical Programming

Tutorial: Get Started with LabVIEW

Tutorial:Customizing a Virtual Instrument

LabVIEW Online Trial

Additionally, check out this tutorial from WPI, which contains some information on how to program CompactRIO using C/C++

Video: Announcing the New FRC Controller – NI CompactRIO

Deirdre — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:05:12 GMT

As you’ve heard by now, the NI CompactRIO will be the new controller for the 2009 FIRST Robotics Competition.

CompactRIO is an advanced control system designed for applications that require high performance and reliability. With the platform's open, embedded architecture, small size, extreme ruggedness, and flexibility, FIRST teams will use this hardware to quickly build custom robotic systems.

Check out this launch video, which shows how CompactRIO will help you Build a Better Robot:

For more cool videos, visit the NI FIRST Robotics YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/nifirstrobotics).

Virtual Tour of the the National Instruments Booth at FRC

Deirdre — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:06:57 GMT

FIRST has posted the following videos that show the NI booth demonstrations of the new FRC controller and LabVIEW

The Power of NXT

FIRST Tech Challenge Technology

FRC Controller Test Drive

DARPA Grand Challenge Vehicle

Robotic Arm controlled by a Wii Remote

DDR with LabVIEW

Intro to the new FRC Controller with Junior - the dancing NI demo robot

Welcome FIRST Teams!

LHoot — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:55:47 GMT

The FIRST Community Spotlight Blog is your place to find the latest on FIRST from employees at National Instruments. From the FIRST LEGO League to the FIRST Robotics competition, this resource will bring you the latest news, videos and even interviews from the FIRST Championship. Enjoy!