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ROBOTC 2.0.2 released for NXT and VEX

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ROBOTC 2.0.2 is available for both NXT and VEX versions. Go here for the links:

Download ROBOTC for NXT |   Download ROBOTC for VEX

NEW FEATURE: Deactivate Licenses! See image below on how to deactivate a license.

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Changelog for ROBOTC for Mindstorms 2.0.2:

  • ROBOTC for MINDSTORMS 2.0.2 is a maintenance release for bug fixes and small functionality changes.
  • New features in ROBOTC for MINDSTORMS 2.0.2
    • Added the Help Menu is a new option to deactivate ROBOTC. This will return your license and allow you to activate ROBOTC on another computer. This requires internet connectivity to return a license.
  • Bug Fixes in ROBOTC for MINDSTORMS 2.0.2:
    • Access to long (and float) struct elements in a call by reference struct procedure parameter would generate incorrect code.
    • Unary operator ‘-’ was incorrectly applied to following “expression” rather than following “factor”.
    • Possible Compile and Download Issues have been resolved. ROBOTC now forces a recompile at every download.

Changelog for ROBOTC for IFI 2.0.2:

  • New features in ROBOTC for IFI 2.0.2
    • Added the Help Menu is a new option to deactivate ROBOTC. This will return your license and allow you to activate ROBOTC on another computer. This requires internet connectivity to return a license.
    • Completely refreshed user interface – Dockable status and debugger windows.
    • New multi-document interface allows multiple programs to be opened at once – similar to web browsing tabs.
    • VEXnet support for VEX 0.5 systems.
    • Built-in software competition switch is available under the Debugger for testing competition code with VEXnet.
    • VRC Competition Templates are now accessable under the “File – New” menu.
    • VRC Competition Template for “Drivers Skill” challenge has been added.
    • Improved Help Documentation – Sample usage of every ROBOTC function now included!
    • Updated Sample Programs – Over 70 sample programs to show you how to do everything with your VEX controller.
    • No Uninstall Needed – ROBOTC will detect old version of ROBOTC for IFI and automatically uninstall when a new version is being installed.
  • Bug Fixes in ROBOTC for IFI 2.0.2:
    • VEXnet Competition debugger window has been fixed. You can now test all modes of competition.
    • VEX Master Firmware download issues have been solved. A failed master firmware download will no longer require IFI loader to fix.
    • Problem with motor ports behaving randomly/running at full speed after new firmware is loaded has been fixed.
    • VEX Master Firmware has ben upgraded to Version V10 – All users must upgrade to Master V10.
    • ROBOTC VEX Firmware has been upgraded to Version to 7.97 – All users must upgrade to User Firmware 7.97.

As usual, remember to uninstall previous versions before installing the newest version! Upgrades are available to customers who have already purchased ROBOTC and have  an activated version of ROBOTC on their PC. You will have to re-enter your License Information when upgrading from 1.x to 2.x.

About Xander

Xander Soldaat is a Software Engineer and former Infrastructure Architect. He loves building and programming robots. He recently had the opportunity to turn his robotics hobby into his profession and has started working for Robomatter, the makers of ROBOTC and Robot Virtual Words.