Scout Features:

• Enough memory for over 120 matches

• Data remains stored when power is off
• Backlight provides illumination in low-light environments
• Rechargeable power supply lasts over 12 hours with backlight on
• Programming jack allows users to upload data to a PC for analysis
• Scout is programmable - update software year after year for each FRC Challenge
• Eliminates the need for paper and pencils.  Scout is eco-friendly!

Each Scout  comes with:

• One hand-held Scout unit

• One wall outlet battery charger

• One 42" lanyard

• Firmware for 2008 FRC Challenge

• PC analysis software for 2008 FRC Challenge

Update:  The cost of this system proved to be too great for FRC team budgets. For 2009 and beyond, we are pursuing a software-centered solution with off-the-shelf hardware. We are now using six Wiimote controllers connected by Bluetooth to a database on a laptop. This software is still in beta testing, but we will share our results following the 2009 AZ Regional on March 19-21.

See our 2009 scouting system here .

NOTE:  A PIC programmer is required for Scout data uploads and  firmware updates.  If you don't purchase six Scout units, you will need to provide your own Microchip 18Fxxxx-compatible PIC programmer.  An economical USB PIC programmer is Microchip's PicKit2 development programmer/debugger (P/N PG164120), which should be used in combination with the RJ11-to-ICSP adapter (P/N AC164110).

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