VEX Limit switches for FRC Robot???

[cdennisxlx2]

Does anyone know if the Limit Switches that come with the VEX kits are legal for FRC Bots? They are essentially the same only difference is they just plug into a pwm cable istead of having to splice them. Any thoughts?

[artdutra04]

Does anyone know if the Limit Switches that come with the VEX kits are legal for FRC Bots? They are essentially the same only difference is they just plug into a pwm cable istead of having to splice them. Any thoughts?Yes, they are legal as they are a COTS item that passes all existing rules in the electrical subsection.

Actually, all Vex sensors are FRC-legal. ;)

[Lil' Lavery]

Yes, they are legal as they are a COTS item that passes all existing rules in the electrical subsection.

Actually, all Vex sensors are FRC-legal. ;)
assuming the rules stay the same

[DonRotolo]

The Vex switches are just a lot more expensive than plain old lever switches.

Don

[CraigHickman]

Yeah, they're legal. We had one on our 2k6 bot. However, they are more expensive for no real gain.

[Doug G]

I believe everything in the VEX kit is legal under 2k6 rules (except the transmitter/receiver). You could use the any of the sensors, encoders, gears, wheels, even the VEX CPU (not to replace the FRC robot controller). While, some may dismiss this as silly, I think that many new teams may have access to these kits or someone on the team may have one (three of my students have their own kit at home). So a new team can easily add or try out an encoder or limit switch with a lot more ease than before Vex.