NI FRC Game Tools Installation

Installing NI / FRC Game Tools

Note: This is a Windows specific application
Note: Requires a 64-bit installation

Recommended Before Installation

Before installing the new version of the FRC Game Tools it is recommended to remove any old versions (If one is installed). The new version will likely co-exist with the old version (note that the Driver Station will overwrite old versions), but all testing has been done with FRC 2022 only. Then click Start >> Add or Remove Programs. Locate the entry labeled NI Software, and select Uninstall.

Before Installation

Update or install the .NET Framework 4.6.2. This is a prerequisite for the FRC Game Tools. If it is not updated or installed before the installation. The Game Tools installer may prompt that the framework needs to be updated or installed. Follow the steps in the installer and reboot when necessary. Once completed, you can continue the installation.

It is heavily recommended to disable Windows Fast Startup as this can cause issues with the NI drivers. To do this, open the Control Panel and go to Hardware and Sound >> Power Options >> Choose what the power buttons do and click on Change settings that are currently unavailable. You should now be able to disable Windows Fast Startup. If you run the installer without disabling Windows Fast Startup, it will prompt you to turn it off.

Installation

Note: This will install Driver Station, RoboRio Imaging Tool and Labview software / drivers

1. Download the installer from the NI website
   • As a safety measure, you can verify the checksum of the file before installation to make sure nothing was tampered with. This will use the sha256 checksum instead of the md5. Although both will work. Open command prompt or powershell and run the command certutil -hashfile <path_to_installer> SHA256 Then verify that the checksum matches.
2. Run the installer and accept the license agreements. This will install the NI Package Manager
3. If prompted to install additional items, make sure the first 2 items are checked and click Next
4. Accept any licensing agreements
5. Once you get to the Review Summary, make sure everything looks right and click Next. (It may take a bit to install depending on your internet speed and disk speed)
6. If prompted to log in to an NI account. You can sign in or close the window and sign in later. You can create an account through the NI website
7. Reboot to complete the installation