Do I need an Operator Interface to use my Robot Controller?
**It is possible to use only the RC to control your robot. In previous years the master code on the RC would allow you to set the team number to “0�? (Zero). When the RC team number was set to zero, the RC was in autonomous mode as soon as the RC was powered up.
Reprogram the Master Processor on your RC with an earlier years Master code, create and download your User Autonomous code that controls your RC unit from RC Inputs only, set the team number to zero on the OI and tether your RC to the OI. After removing the tether cable a power cycle or reset of the RC is required. This process will allow you to control the robot with analog and digital inputs to the RC without being connected to the OI.
STOPPING or DISABLING - One note of caution when using this process, as soon as the RC is powered up and recognizes that it is set to team zero, it will begin running the autonomous code. With the OI NOT being tethered or communicating thru radio, you will not be able to disable the RC thru the normal competition dongle. You can disable the RC by installing a toggle switch connected to the remote reset header pins on the RC. When the reset pins are active, the processors will be held in reset and all outputs will be disabled.
Ensure that you are using the correct compiler, project file and libraries for the User processor that you have installed on your RC. 2004 and 2005 RC models use a PIC18F8520 and 2006 and later use a PIC18F8722. If you have had your 2004 or 2005 RC upgraded, they will have the PIC18F8722.
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For autonomous mode, we would like to know which color we are . Is it possible to determine to determine the team color in the code?
No, you can not tell what Team Color you are from code. Team Color data is currently only held in the Master uP and this data is not passed down to the User uP.