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Field Electronics Setup Guide
Rev 10 1/23/2013 2 ©2012 FIRST Tech Challenge
1. EQUIPMENT
The Samantha FCS Software and installation instructions from:
http://www.usfirst.org/ftc/samantha
For Competition Field (Per Field)
FOR FCS:
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One WiFi Router (Per 2 fields)
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One laptop computer per playing field
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A mouse (highly suggested over a track pad)
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Ethernet cables long enough to connect the FCS Computers to the routers, and the scoring router
to the FCS router (if using the optional scoring system configuration).
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New Flash Drives ( 2GB recommended capacity, 4GB Max)
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At least 3 are needed: 1 for FTA and 2 for Software Inspection It is recommended to have
a few spares on hand.
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8 Logitech Game Controllers and spares
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Logitech DualAction or Logitech F310
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Note: The DualAction game controller has been discontinued and replaced by
the F310. You may continue to use the DualAction if you already have them.
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3 externally powered USB Hubs. (2 required, 1 optional)
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2 hubs for game controllers
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1 hub from game controller hubs to the FCS computer. This hub is optional, not required if
there are enough hubs on the computer to accommodate all connections, leaving at least
one port free for thumb drive access.
o
USB Cables to connect the USB hubs to the FCS computer. A maximum suggested length for USB
cable is 5 meters.
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Monitor for clock display
FOR SCORING SYSTEM
o
A Personal computer Running:
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Windows XP or Higher, or
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Macintosh OS X 10.5 or higher
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1024x768 Resolution Monitor (minimum)
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A mouse (highly suggested over a track pad)
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Wired Ethernet Connection
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Audio output wired into the event A/V system
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Sun Java, version 1.5 or higher
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The ability to adjust firewall settings to allow an FTP server to connect to the Field Control
System (FCS) computers. (if using the optional scoring system configuration)
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A high speed printer or a printer and access to a copy machine
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Ethernet connected router (with UDP Multicast not blocked) with at least 3 ports and an internet
port. (if using the optional scoring system configuration)
Scoring System Display Applications Requirements
Each computer used for the display applications should have the following
A Personal computer with:
o
Windows XP or Higher, or