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R715       *Use only supported USB vision. Only single image sensor vision devices that are natively supported by the ROBOT CONTROLLER app are allowed to connect to USB (stereoscopic cameras are not allowed). This includes the following:

A.      all UVC compatible USB webcams (Logitech C270, and related), and

B.      Vision coprocessors allowed per R703.

UVC compatible USB webcams may only use the UVC provided stream / data. No other interfaces or data provided by the webcam may be used.

To request support (or to provide sample drivers) for alternate USB vision devices for inclusion in future FIRST Tech Challenge seasons, please send an email to [email protected] with the following details:

-        Subject of email should be: “USB Vision Future Support Request”

-        Contact details for providing feedback or clarifications

-        Details on the device requesting support

Similar Rules

Rule R714
R714       *USB is for vision. Only the following devices may be connected to the ROBOT control system using USB:
Rule R703
R703       *Some vision coprocessors can be programmed. Programmable vision coprocessors that are natively supported by the FTC SDK may be programmed. The programmable vision coprocessors that are supported are:
Rule R716
R716       *Recording devices are okay. Self-contained video recording devices (GoPro or similar) are allowed providing they are used only for non-functional post-MATCH viewing and the wireless capability is turned off.
Rule R701
R701       *Control the ROBOT with a single ROBOT CONTROLLER. ROBOTS must be controlled via 1 programmable ROBOT CONTROLLER. The ROBOT CONTROLLER is the only source of control for the ROBOT actuators and must be comprised of: