Connect to the Robot Controller Console
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In order to manage the Control Hub () or programming using the onboard programming languages, a computer or other Wi-Fi enabled device will need to connect to the Control Hub's Robot Controller Console. The Robot Control Console is a local network created by the Control Hub to program and manage the device.
By default, the Control Hub has a name that begins with "FTC-" or "FIRST-" followed by four characters that are assigned randomly. The default password for the network is "password". If either of these is forgotten, there are a
There are two ways to access the Robot Controller Console. The first will cover how to access the Robot Controller Console with the REV Hardware Client. It is recommended to use the as it will allow the user to access the Robot Controller Console over a wired connection.
The second will run through accessing the .
and install on a Windows PC.
Steps
The Control Hub is ready to connect with a PC when the LED turns from blue to green.
Startup the REV Hardware Client. Once the hub is fully connected it will show up on the front page of the UI under the Hardware Tab. Select the Control Hub.
After selecting the Connected Hardware the Update tab will pop up. Select the Program and Manage tab. This will take you to the Robot Controller Console build into the REV Hardware Client.
Once in the Robot Controller Console, the homepage of the console will appear. In the upper right corner is the navigation menu which will allow users to access the Blocks, OnBot Java, and Manage pages within the console.
With the Control Hub powered, access the Wi-Fi network selector. For Windows 10 devices, click the Wi-Fi Network icon in the lower right corner of the desktop.
Look for the Wi-Fi that matches the naming protocol of the device.
Once you have found the target network in the list, click on it to select it then press connect.
Provide the network password (in this example “password”) and press “Next” to continue.
Passwords are case sensitive. Make sure that your spelling and capitalization matches the original spelling and capitalization for the password.
Once a wireless connection is established, the status is displayed in the wireless settings for the device.
When connected to the Control Hub, the connected device will not have access to the Internet. It only has direct access to the Control Hub.
Open a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer) and navigate to "192.168.43.1:8080" through the address bar.
Using the REV Hardware Client
Using a Web Browser
Power on the Control Hub, by plugging the 12V Slim Battery () into the XT30 connector labeled “BATTERY” on the Control Hub.
Plug the Control Hub into the PC using a USB-A to USB-C Cable ()
At this point it is useful to update the , , and the .
From the Robot Controller Console users can, upgrade the and , as well asthe device. It is strongly recommended that you go through all steps above before you begin programming.
