We often get asked why a particular software (including MATLAB) does not support Chromebooks or Ipads, etc. If you could reply to this quick poll on operating systems, it will immensely help us gauge interest and plan better to support the whole community!
Which OS runs on your currently available computer/device used for robot programming?
Windows
MAC OS
Linux
Chrome OS (Chromebook)
iOS (iPad, iPhone)
Android
Fire OS (Amazon)
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Which OS would be your preference for your programming computers?
Windows
MAC OS
Linux
Chrome OS (Chromebook)
iOS (iPad, iPhone)
Android
Fire OS (Amazon)
Any (Donât care as long as it works)
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Are you a student or teacher/mentor?
Student
Teacher/Mentor
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Thanks so much for helping! If you use something else please let us know as well in the comments, and if you want to make a case for a particular OS please do!
I use (GNU/)Linux for other programming and have a good development setup that Iâve been building over several years (dev tools, editor, shell, shortcuts, keyboard layout etc.) so I picked PROS because it was the only Linux compatible Vex thing when I started VRC this year. Additionally, using standard toolchains means that it works with my editor, extensions, and command line tools rather than having to use the stupid editor without extensions that VexCode Pro is packaged with. </rant>
Thanks for the replies! That is really helpful. Two more things we should have asked:
Would you use a browser interface for programming if available? (Means there would be no installation needed or minimal, and likely work on multiple operating systems)
Yes
No
Maybe, if it works wellâŚ
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Which type of computers do they provide at your school?
About âWhich type of computers do they provideâ.
I picked Windows, because thatâs what they have for Robotics teams. But, students each get their own chromebooks but can bring their own to replace either if they wish. The questions is kinda unclear about which choice I should pick.
Same here. Every student at our school gets a Chromebook, but they provide windows laptops if you want to code in Vex code Pro. They also let you bring your own laptop, so itâs a little bit of everything lol
Every student gets a chromebook. There are a few windows laptops that stay in the robotics room to be used only for robotics purposes. But, students can get their own laptops to replace both.
I just want to clarify if by âprovide at your schoolâ you mean to all students, for robotics work, etc. And should I answer yes to âStudents bring their ownâ if students can optionally bring their own?
I would reply whichever device is provided by your organization. We should have labeled the last option âStudents HAVE to bring their ownâ. But canât change it now⌠¯\_(ă)_/ÂŻ
Schools in Delmarva spent millions on Chromebooks and I use Robot Mesh Studio on them with success. Just wish the VEX OS tools for V5 and VIQ ran on Chromebooks.