Introduction to FRC

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Installing FRC Game Tools ​

The FRC® Game Tools package includes the following components:

  • LabVIEW Update
  • FRC Driver Station
  • FRC roboRIO Imaging Tool and Images

The package also contains the LabVIEW runtime components required for the Driver Station and Imaging Tool.

Requirements ​

  • Windows 10 or higher

Downloading the Game Tools ​

  1. Visit the FRC Game Tools download page on the National Instruments (NI) website.

    Download Page

  2. Log in to your NI account or create one if you don’t already have an account.

    Login Page

  3. To install on multiple machines offline, select Install Offline. Otherwise, choose Download to get the online installer, which downloads the required files during installation.

It is recommended to uninstall any previous versions of the FRC Game Tools before installing the new version. While the new version may coexist with older versions, testing has been conducted only with the latest version.

  1. Open the Start menu and navigate to Add or Remove Programs.

  2. Locate the entry labeled NI Software, and select Uninstall.

    Uninstall NI Software

Selecting Components to Uninstall ​

  1. In the dialog box that appears, deselect the Products Only checkbox.

  2. Select the checkbox next to Name to select all components.

  3. Click Remove and wait for the uninstallation process to complete.

  4. Reboot your computer if prompted.

    Uninstall Components

Installing the Game Tools ​

  1. Extract the downloaded files (if using the offline installer) and run the executable file.
  2. Grant any necessary permissions requested by Windows Security.

NI Package Manager License Agreement ​

License Agreement

  • Review the NI Package Manager License Agreement.
  • Click Next to accept and proceed.

Disabling Windows Fast Startup ​

Disable Fast Startup

  • Leave the default settings unchanged. Note that Windows Fast Startup may interfere with NI drivers required for imaging the roboRIO.
  • Click Next to continue.

Reviewing Installation Options ​

Review Options

  • Verify the installation options displayed.
  • Click Next to proceed.

Installation Progress ​

Installation Progress

  • Monitor the installation progress in this window. This step may take several minutes.

Additional Software ​

Additional Software

  • Review any additional software options presented.
  • Click Next to continue.

Accepting License Agreements ​

License Agreements

  • Read the license agreements carefully.
  • Select I accept the terms... and click Next.

Reviewing the Summary ​

Review Summary

  • Check the summary of installation settings.
  • Click Next to begin the installation.

Detailed Progress ​

Detailed Progress

  • Wait for the detailed installation progress to complete. This may take some time.
  • Once finished, click Next.

Rebooting to Complete Installation ​

Reboot Prompt

  • If prompted, choose Reboot Now to finalize the installation.
  • Save your work and close any open programs before rebooting.