Last Year's Gyro

[sparrowkc]

Are we allowed to use the gyro that shipped in last year's (2007) kit of parts? I would like to use it instead of this year's for the higher turn rate.\


Also, we have a sponsor donating $1000 for electronics parts. I can't think of anything, anybody got any good ideas? :D

[EricH]

Is it a COTS and not developed exclusively for FIRST? <R36> COTS ITEMS from ROBOTS entered in previous FIRST competitions or COTS
MECHANISMS that are no longer commercially available may be used under the following conditions:
 The item must be unmodified, and still in its original condition as delivered from the VENDOR
 The item must not be a part custom made for the FIRST competition and provided in the Kit Of Parts for a previous FIRST Robotics Competition (e.g. 2006 FRC transmissions, custom-made motor couplers, custom sensor strips, 2006 IFI CMUcam II modules, etc. are not permitted)
 The item must satisfy ALL of the rules associated with materials/parts use for the 2008 FIRST Robotics Competition)It apparently would be legal, unless it violates <R36>. At least, I can't find anything against it. (To be very sure, ask Q&A.)

[Gamer930]

I believe these were made just for FIRST.

I was wondering if the 2007 Gear Tooth Sensor would also fall in the COTS category. . . They are nearly identical to this year's except a different revision and color. I asked the question in the Q&A but has yet to be answered

[TubaMorg]

You can't use last year's kit gyro since it is mounted on a custom board that is no longer available. However, if you want the same gyro mounted on a board, try here (provided from another post that I can't seem to find):

http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=395

or

http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=396

[EricH]

I believe these were made just for FIRST. In which case, they would be illegal. <R36>, second bullet.