new technology platform for First FTC

[knsudler]

I am the coach of a First FTC team and the competition has changed technology platforms.

We used to use Lego NXT's and motor and servo controllers with a wifi module. Now we will use a pair of android phones one of which is connected to a pair of usb gamepad controllers, and the other needs to connect to a DC motor controller a servo motor controller via usb to the phone, each controller has two I2C ports.

I was looking at "Adafruit FT232H breakout." Will this work to go from usb to I2C? I'm trying to save money and keep using my existing motor controllers.

[adafruit_support_bill]

Hi, I'm a mentor for 3 FTC teams and we're all looking forward to the new platform.

The FT232H does go from USB to i2c & should be able to communicate with your motor controllers.

[knsudler]

Thanks! It seems like there might be other options for sensors, etc from Adafruit that we can use on our robot too. I'm pretty knew to digital electronics so I'm working through a few projects in the learning system to see what options are there.

[Franklin97355]

That is a good option. The more you try the easier this seems to become since the things you learn on one project transfer to your next endeavor.