Get LEDs working on test robot. We can use LEDs to let us know when the robot is properly aligned to the field lines

[gbuckholtz]

There is code in the 2017 codebase that operates the LEDs. That could be a place to start.

I suppose the very first step is to find some LEDs!

[ajayyy]

If we are doing lights, I think it's a good idea to have it also have an indicator in smart dashboard, as that will be important for sandstorm as well

[ajayyy]

Reference:

https://github.com/LakeEffectRobotics/LER_2017/blob/master/LER_Robot/src/org/usfirst/frc/team2816/robot/commands/GlowCommand.java

https://github.com/LakeEffectRobotics/LER_2017/blob/master/LER_Robot/src/org/usfirst/frc/team2816/robot/commands/ChangeGlowMode.java

https://github.com/LakeEffectRobotics/LER_2017/blob/master/LER_Robot/src/org/usfirst/frc/team2816/robot/commands/ChangeGlowColour.java

https://github.com/LakeEffectRobotics/LER_2017/blob/master/LER_Robot/src/org/usfirst/frc/team2816/robot/subsystems/Glow.java

[gbuckholtz]

exactly! @ajayyy you could code on the assumption that we are going to find those LEDs again.

[ajayyy]

We have to look into if we are using the same relays as before as they are discontinued now.

Relay reference: https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/currentCS/m/java/l/599706-on-off-control-of-motors-and-other-mechanisms-relays

[gbuckholtz]

Do the old relays work?

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We have to look into if we are using the same relays as before as they are discontinued now.

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[gbuckholtz]

You could get a copy of Sensor_V2 and use the relays that are already on board. Once you get it working you could then move those relays to the working bot. @ajayyy , Are there enough relays on the test bot to spread over two new bots?

[ajayyy]

I don't think there are enough unless we want to steal from from the steamworks bot as well. But that bot is at the new place.

[gbuckholtz]

I think that we should ask Mr. Wood about options then. I will be there on Wednesday and we can see what can be done.

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I don't think there are enough unless we want to steal from from the steamworks bot as well. But that bot is at the new place.

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[gbuckholtz]

@ajayyy , I wrote Mr. Wood and he says he should have some relays that will work. If not he can order something suitable from Digikey

[ajayyy]

Okay, I'll be at the meeting Friday. I'll look into putting the LED code into Shawn's test code.

[ajayyy]

https://github.com/LakeEffectRobotics/LER_2019/tree/ajayyy-led

Confirmed to work on sensor test bot. We can try it out with the new relays now.