# XRP with FRC WPILIB using GenericHID.RumbleType to alert driver when robot is close to an object

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**Category:** FIRST Robotics Competition\
**Created:** [January 1, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/xrp-with-frc-wpilib-using-generichid-rumbletype-to-alert-driver-when-robot-is-close-to-an-object/904 "2026-01-01T06:46:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![E415LDC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ad7895/32.png) [@E415LDC](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/E415LDC)\
**Post date:** [January 1, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/xrp-with-frc-wpilib-using-generichid-rumbletype-to-alert-driver-when-robot-is-close-to-an-object/904/1 "2026-01-01T06:46:23Z")

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The GenericHID.RumbleType java method requires the NI Driver Station to use the rumble function. Is there a way use the Driver Station when using Simulate mode? I’ve attempted to setup the Driver Station with my IP addresses (XRP=192.168.3.204 and the laptop running VS -Code/Driver Station=192.168.3.136). I can ping the XRP and drive with the Sim GUI without issues. But again, the Rumble function requires Driver Station to allow the output to the Xbox Controller.