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#Lab 8 - Testing the robot

###Objective The objective of this lab is to outline how to test the robot.

###Prerequisite

  • Tote2016 project opened in Eclipse
  • DriveStation
  • Connected RoboRio

###Steps

  1. In Eclipse, right click on the robot project name within the package explorer to bring up the context menu and select the WPILib Java Deploy option of the Run As menu.
  2. After the program has been compiled and deployed to the RoboRio, it will start automatically. Monitor the RioLog window to observe any errors during start up.
  3. Start the MD Console and after the connection is established, test the robot by changing settings, pressing buttons and changing robot state.
  4. Monitor event log within the console for expected messages and errors