Update battery lead specifications and wire guidelines for 2025/2026 rule changes#3261
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Fixes NI forums linkcheck failure
Made a separate workflow so it runs hours later to avoid rate limits
Changed the cable to a USB-C one as non-beta XRPs use that, and updated the Micro USB link to one that's actually available. --------- Co-authored-by: sciencewhiz <sciencewhiz@users.noreply.github.com>
Fixes dependabot alerts Unpin urllib3 since it's no longer maintained
Update link to AdvantageScope 2025 changes to CD post, since removed from AdvantageScope website Update link to Spark Max getting started Ignore filezilla and miktex as they are blocking
also updated the description a bit
Python 3.9 will be out of support soon Update RTD to Ubuntu 22.04 since 20.04 is out of support
Appears to be unused and is unmaintained
Don't automatically add 2 newlines after a code block, check to see if there's options after, and only add a newline after the options are added. This fixes the code blocks in the stacktrace page. Fixes wpilibsuite#2728
* General refresh of document. Specifics: * put "Operator Console" in title because that's what FIRST calls it in the game manual * expand on wifi band recommendation with links to Vivid documents * restructure document into more sections * add table of contents * more recommendations on constructing the driver station * recommend fresh Windows install * more specific recommendation on the account used * brought windows update and power settings to current UI * relocate credits to bottom * Clarify reference to driver station peripherals. Clarify 6GHz language. Use link text for DS rather than showing Google link. Fix trailing whitespace. * Remove TOC. Make specific Ethernet dongle recommendation based on CD recommendation. Blast Windows 10 harder. Add more nuance to Wi-Fi 6E discussion. Use a CD link for driver station examples. Add more details on why wall power is good for your laptop. * Trailing whitespace for the win. * Update source/docs/software/driverstation/driver-station-best-practices.rst Co-authored-by: sciencewhiz <sciencewhiz@users.noreply.github.com> * Update source/docs/software/driverstation/driver-station-best-practices.rst Co-authored-by: Dan Katzuv <31829093+katzuv@users.noreply.github.com> * Update source/docs/software/driverstation/driver-station-best-practices.rst Co-authored-by: Dan Katzuv <31829093+katzuv@users.noreply.github.com> * Bump minimum recommended display size to 14". FIRST in their recommendations says 15" but that eliminates many used ultrabooks. * Update source/docs/software/driverstation/driver-station-best-practices.rst Co-authored-by: Jason Daming <jason.daming@intralox.com> --------- Co-authored-by: sciencewhiz <sciencewhiz@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Dan Katzuv <31829093+katzuv@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Jason Daming <jason.daming@intralox.com>
…3107) Updated SSH documentation to use OpenSSH command-line interface instead of PuTTY, as OpenSSH is included by default on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Removed outdated PuTTY screenshots and simplified connection instructions. Fixes wpilibsuite#2919
* Update RLIs for 2026.2.1 * Autofix RLIs --------- Co-authored-by: github-actions <github-actions@github.com>
- Only regenerate output when input changes. This fixes issues with autobuilders that trigger rebuilds on filesystem events - Use logging api instead of print. This makes the extension obey sphinx's verbosity settings
Also fix link to CCL Motors in glossary
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Added a note before "Testing Game Specific Data" about match timings for the 2026 game in the testing section since they deviate from previous years' practice timings, which could mess up users' autonomous and hub timings. --------- Co-authored-by: sciencewhiz <sciencewhiz@users.noreply.github.com>
* Add radio version known issue * Add note about event requirement
…changes Updated recommendations for battery leads and wire materials, including notes on wire length and CCA usage.
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| Tinned, annealed, or coated copper is allowed. Do not use CCA (copper clad aluminum), aluminum, or other non-copper base metal. The conductor metal is normally printed on the outside of the insulation with the other cable ratings. | ||
| Tinned, annealed, coated copper, or CCA (copper clad aluminum) is allowed. Do not use regular aluminum wire, or other non-copper base metal. The conductor metal is normally printed on the outside of the insulation with the other cable ratings. |
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It's my understanding that FIRST only made CCA legal to avoid teams having to rewire at inspection if they used the wrong wire. Thus I think I'd prefer to keep CCA in the do not use to absolutely minimize the number of teams that end up using it
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I would also prefer to keep it in the do not use category and certainly do not want to encourage using it. There was a lot of back and forth on the LRI slack about it and it is considered fully legal now though. I could rewrite to leave most of the original text and just add a note or warning section that says it is allowed but shouldn't be used? I don't want people to see it is allowed in the manual and buy it because it's cheaper. Thoughts?ThanksOn Mar 23, 2026 11:43 PM, sciencewhiz ***@***.***> wrote:
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In source/docs/hardware/hardware-basics/robot-battery.rst:
#### Lead Cables
…-Tinned, annealed, or coated copper is allowed. Do not use CCA (copper clad aluminum), aluminum, or other non-copper base metal. The conductor metal is normally printed on the outside of the insulation with the other cable ratings.
+Tinned, annealed, coated copper, or CCA (copper clad aluminum) is allowed. Do not use regular aluminum wire, or other non-copper base metal. The conductor metal is normally printed on the outside of the insulation with the other cable ratings.
It's my understanding that FIRST only made CCA legal to avoid teams having to rewire at inspection if they used the wrong wire. Thus I think I'd prefer to keep CCA in the do not use to absolutely minimize the number of teams that end up using it
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Updated recommendations for battery leads and wire materials, including notes on wire length and CCA usage from 2025/2026 rule changes