Samantha Resources
The Samantha module is a device that allows a team to control its robot remotely, though a wireless connection. The Samantha module is attached to the NXT using a standard USB cable. It allows a team to start and stop its robot remotely. It also lets team members drive their robot remotely. Commands from the drivers’ game controllers are sent through a wireless connection to the SAMANTHA module where they are processed by the NXT microcomputer.
| Router Configuration Guide for Teams | How to configure a router to communicate with the Samantha Module. |
| Samantha Mounting Best Practices | Documentation on the best way to mount your module. Based on research from the Illinois Institute of Technology. |
| Samantha Mounting Best Practices Report | Documentation from the IIT study |
| Samantha Light Code Guide | Break out of the LED codes given by the Samantha Module |
| FTC Video Tutorial - Samantha Mounting Best Practices | FTC Video Tutorial on YouTube.com |
| FTC Video Tutorial - Samantha Troubleshooting | FTC Video Tutorial on YouTube.com |
| FTC Video Tutorial - How to update Samantha's Firmware | FTC Video Tutorial on YouTube.com |
| Alternate Samantha wiring configuration | A variation on the wiring configuration for the module. |
| Using the Samantha Debug Log |
There are two versions of the Samantha Module and both are acceptable for use during competition.
| Version 1 | Version 2 |
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