From 6d549e981b6744243bc5093aba55347c50b62827 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Steve Peterson Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:25:32 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Pit display: add link to cloud display, copy editing to simplify --- source/pit-display/configuration/index.rst | 44 ++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 28 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/pit-display/configuration/index.rst b/source/pit-display/configuration/index.rst index ab99c46..f1d02e7 100644 --- a/source/pit-display/configuration/index.rst +++ b/source/pit-display/configuration/index.rst @@ -1,37 +1,25 @@ .. _pit-display-index: -About Pit Display -====================== +Pit Display +=========== -Introduction ------------- +The Pit Display is a single page app that shows current rankings and tournament information to +spectators in the Pit at the venue. It is available on the local fieldside network and from the FRC Events web site. -Pit Display is a web based software program, built and distributed by *FIRST*, that is used to relay rankings and tournament information from FMS to the -spectators in the Pit at the venue. Pit Display can be run on an computer containing and internet browser (like Firefox or Chrome) and an ethernet port. -This manual will walk through the available data, configuration options, and best practices related to the Pit Display. +Any recent computer running Chrome is supported for the Pit Display. Connect the computer via ethernet, either to the +fieldside network via the Score Switch or to the internet. Whenever possible, use a wired Ethernet connection. +Using a wireless connection is not recommended. -Wiring Pit Display ------------------- +Using the fieldside network is generally preferred to using the internet, as the fieldside version is not dependent +on FMS data sync to the cloud. -In order to connect to FMS the Pit Display must have a wired connection to FMS. The target machine must be on the same network as the FMS machine (10.0.100.X), and no additional LANs. -Whenever possible, the Pit Display should be on a wired Ethernet connection.It is not recommended to attempt to run the Pit Display on a wireless connection. -Wireless networks for *FIRST* fields have different names from truck to truck, contact the FTA for additional information. +Loading the Pit Display +======================= -Opening Pit Display -------------------- +When on the fieldside network, navigate to the Field Server at http://10.0.100.5 and select the Pit Display option. -To open the Pit Display, simply use an web browser (such as Chrome or Firefox) and open a new page/tab. Navigate to 10.0.100.5 in your browser address bar and click on "Pit Display" in the top navigation bar. This will open a dropdown to select a language for the Pit Display. -Once a language is chosen, the Pit display will open for the appropriate tournament level (Qual/Playoff) with translations for the selected language. If the display does not open, ensure your connection to FMS by using ping -and (for Off-Season installations) making sure IIS is running on the FMS machine. (IIS will automatically be running on Official *FIRST* fields) +When on the internet, go to https://frc-events.firstinspires.org, navigate to the event rankings page, and append "/live" to the URL. +For example, for the 2026 PAPHI1 event, the URL is https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/PAPHI1/rankings/live -Event Setup Order ------------------ - -In order to properly synchronize with FMS, it is highly recommended that you do not run access the Pit Display program until after initial configuration of the event is -complete through the Event Wizard and Practice matches are complete. Configuration information is downloaded by the program and completing in this order should lead to the best experience. -There is no informaiton on the Pit Display during Practice matches, so there is no advantage to running the Pit Display earlier in the event. - -Closing Pit Display -------------------- - -To close the software, simply close your web browser (or the Pit Display tab therein) or use the windows hotkey combination of ALT-F4. +The Pit Display is active during Qualification and Playoffs. During Qualification rounds, it shows the current team rankings. During the Playoffs, it shows the current +state of the Playoff bracket. \ No newline at end of file From 2b43d3c3bdf39eb1f64c1ca357c095df3837ba89 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Steve Peterson Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:31:11 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Pit display: add link to cloud display, copy editing to simplify --- source/pit-display/configuration/index.rst | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/pit-display/configuration/index.rst b/source/pit-display/configuration/index.rst index f1d02e7..0151d57 100644 --- a/source/pit-display/configuration/index.rst +++ b/source/pit-display/configuration/index.rst @@ -3,11 +3,11 @@ Pit Display =========== -The Pit Display is a single page app that shows current rankings and tournament information to -spectators in the Pit at the venue. It is available on the local fieldside network and from the FRC Events web site. +The Pit Display is a single page app that shows current rankings and tournament information to +spectators in the Pit at the venue. It is available on the local fieldside network and from the FRC Events web site. Any recent computer running Chrome is supported for the Pit Display. Connect the computer via ethernet, either to the -fieldside network via the Score Switch or to the internet. Whenever possible, use a wired Ethernet connection. +fieldside network via the Score Switch or to the internet. Whenever possible, use a wired Ethernet connection. Using a wireless connection is not recommended. Using the fieldside network is generally preferred to using the internet, as the fieldside version is not dependent @@ -16,9 +16,9 @@ on FMS data sync to the cloud. Loading the Pit Display ======================= -When on the fieldside network, navigate to the Field Server at http://10.0.100.5 and select the Pit Display option. +When on the fieldside network, navigate to the Field Server at http://10.0.100.5 and select the Pit Display option. -When on the internet, go to https://frc-events.firstinspires.org, navigate to the event rankings page, and append "/live" to the URL. +When on the internet, go to https://frc-events.firstinspires.org, navigate to the event rankings page, and append "/live" to the URL. For example, for the 2026 PAPHI1 event, the URL is https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/PAPHI1/rankings/live The Pit Display is active during Qualification and Playoffs. During Qualification rounds, it shows the current team rankings. During the Playoffs, it shows the current