Operator Interface

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The Control System Logic of a Control System Closed loop PID controller Open loop Parts of a Control System Computer Robot Controller 2009 RC 2006 RC 2004 RC 2003 RC 2000 RC 1996 RC 1993 RC Robovation Input Operator Interface Joystick Output Victor 884 Spike Sensors Encoder Accelerometer Light sensor IR sensor Gyro CMUcam2

The Operator Interface, or OI is the unit of the control system that collects input controlled by the human operator and transmits it to the Robot Controller. It communicates with the RC using either a radio modem or tethered connection. The OI inputs data from 4 ports. It also transmits data out of the DASHBOARD port.

The control system uses a team number identification system to ensure proper communication during matches. Teams input their team number into the OI using dipswitches.

In general, the OI stays relatively the same from year to year. However, typically the Robot Controller and Operator Interface of the same year must be used together. To learn more about the different versions, see their respective pages.

• Operator Interface (2004)
• Operator Interface (2003)

See also: Custom control boxes, Designing an operator control board