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Setting Up Your Computer for FRC Java Programming
Setting Up Your Computer for FRC Java Programming
1. Install Java SE 8
1. Install Java SE 8
Make sure the correct version of Java SE 8 is installed. You will need the JDK (Java Software Development Kit); the current version is JDK 8u101.
The installation can be found on Oracle's site. Make sure to accept the license agreement, or it won't let you download.
2. Install Git (if not already installed on your PC)
2. Install Git (if not already installed on your PC)
Download from here
Follow the instructions on ScreenstepsLive to download and install VSC and the needed extensions as well as the latest WPILib VSC extension
ScreenstepsLive instructions on using are here
Note: the 2015-2018 Seasons used Eclipse instead of VSC; see instructions for installing here
4. Installing CAN Talon stuff
4. Installing CAN Talon stuff
Some of the intelligent FRC peripherals communicate with the roboRIO over a local CAN network. These peripherals have their own microprocessors and require installation of additional software from the manufacturer (Cross The Road Electronics).
Download and install the Phoenix Installer from here
Legacy (pre-2018) FRC development used the Eclipse IDE and you needed to install the CTRE libraries differently:
Legacy (pre-2018) FRC development used the Eclipse IDE and you needed to install the CTRE libraries differently:
1. Install the Talon SRX libraries:
1. Install the Talon SRX libraries:
Download the Cantalon libraries from http://www.ctr-electronics.com//downloads/lib/CTRE_FRCLibs_NON-WINDOWS_v4.4.1.9.zip (up to date as of 1/14/17)
Merge the java/lib folder in the archive with the WIPLib lib folder. This should be in C:\Documents and Settings\[user]\wpilib on Windows or your home folder on Linux. If you use Mac OS X, you're going to have to install a decent operating system on your computer.
2. Creating a FRC Java Project
2. Creating a FRC Java Project
In Eclipse, right-click in the open space in the Package Explorer and select New >, and then inside the sub-menu that pops up, select Project.... Selecting Java Project... will not work.
Under WPILib Robot Java Development, select Robot Java Project.
After clicking next, if creating a FRC Java Project for the first time, there will be a prompt for team number. Enter
2537
In the next screen, specify a unique, identifiable project name, preferably one that will not be confused with other, similar projects. Enter in a new, custom package hierarchy or leave the default.
Choose a project template:
Iterative - cyclic program execution; your code is repeated every 20 ms
Command-Based - event-driven program execution
Simple - DO NOT USE
Click Finish.
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