peltier module legal?

[dartmadness]

I'm wondering if using peltier modules is legal I can't seem to find anything saying its not so I believe it is.

[EricH]

Why are you using it? That might help you determine legality. Also, does it fit the cost rules?

[David Brinza]

Is your robot serving cold beverages? ;)

Do you have an overheating issue with motors, Jaguars or Victors?

Maybe a shape memory alloy mechanism?

I guess it's technically a custom circuit. If you put a 20A breaker and it costs less than $400, it's probably OK.

Follow the flow chart at the end of Section 8 of the Game Manual and see where you end up...

[Elgin Clock]

Follow the flow chart at the end of Section 8 of the Game Manual and see where you end up...

Make sure you are using a copy of the latest flowchart btw!
There was an update early on to that.

[IndySam]

Last years discussion (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63156&highlight=peltier)

[David Brinza]

Last years discussion (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63156&highlight=peltier)
I'm not sure whether this made it to FIRST Q&A last year (as Al Skierkiewicz suggested). However, the GDC has often stated that prior year's rules may not apply this year.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

My comments from previous years apply...http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showpost.php?p=692207&postcount=7
Of special note is the "why do you need it?