User's Manual

Innovation First, Inc.
Robot Controller User Guide
10.31.2006 www.InnovationFirst.com Page 3
1. Robot Controller Overview
The Robot Controller radio is part of the Innovation First Robotics Control System. The Robot
Controller radio receives commands and data from the Robot Controller board (RC). It communicates
via radio frequency with the Operator Interface Controller (OI) via the Operator Interface radio.
Reference Documents (available at www.InnovationFirst.com)
Size, weight, and mounting info
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FRC Control System Overview
FRC Control System Quick Start
2. Installation
The Robot Controller may be attached to the robot in any orientation. For best communication with the
Operator Interface, it is suggested the radio and antenna be mounted in a vertical orientation away from
metal. Size and mounting information is available at www.InnovationFirst.com.
3. Theory of Operation
The Robot Controller radio connects to the Robot Controller (RC) via a shielded DB9 cable. The RC
supplies power, ground and control information to command the Robot Controller radio to transmit to
and receive from the Operator Interface radio. Radio communications is over the 902 – 928 MHz ISM
band.
The RC to Robot Controller radio communication is controlled by imbedded software in the RC and
radio. No user software is required. To establish an OI to RC connection, refer to FRC Control System
Overview and Quick Start documentation available at www.InnovationFirst.com.