Re: Dump Backup Battery
 

I seem to remember that during one inspection, we were told by an inspector when we questioned a rule, that his rule book was much more detailed than the rules we'd been given. Like that makes a lot of sense. Build the robot to these rules and then we'll apply another set of rules at inspection. :confused:

Re: Dump Backup Battery
 

That is definetely not the case. What is implied is that the inspector likely had a complete listing of the Q&A nd Team Updates and you did not. Although the rule book is sufficient for most things, there are rules that are interpreted differently during the season as the committee responds to the Q&A. The weekly team updates reflect any changes, modifications, or additions. If you do not visit the First site at least once each week, you will not be up to date and need to expect surprises when inspected or during competition.

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Here in California somebody was nice enough to print out and bind the complete rules including updates. It was two volumes that together were about 8" thick. It is virtually impossible to keep all of that information straight, both for the contestants and the inspectors. Next time politely ask to see where the rule is in HIS book. If done with a humble "I just want to see the exact wording of the rule so I can be sure to comply" attitude this should be granted. It is a reasonable request. Now if he can't find it ... then you might have a problem.