[Al Skierkiewicz]

OK,
Time for round two....

1. As Mike said, inspect early. There is a penalty for not being inspected...
<T03> A TEAM will only be allowed to participate in a MATCH and receive qualification, ranking, and Coopertition points only if it has passed inspection. If it is learned after the start of the MATCH that a TEAM did not pass inspection, the TEAM’s entire ALLIANCE will receive a RED CARD for that MATCH.

2. Inspect early and practice more. From At The Events...
4.6.1.2 The Filler Line
 Robots in the Filler Line must have passed full inspection;

3. Pneumatics rules (and as answered in the Q&A) allow one solenoid valve per actuator and all air must be vented when the vent valve is opened. <R73> & <R74>

4. Minibots will be inspected separately and will require an inspection for each one used at each event.

5. BOM needs to be complete and accurate and in an electronic form using the FIRST BOM Template, (thumb drive or other portable, USB storage device). It must be viewable in the pit during inspection. Printed copy is preferred, but a laptop is acceptable. Section 4.3.4 is very clear what needs to be included and how to list costs. No BOM=no sticker.

6. Teams may not contaminate the field with lubricants or other substances. If you have chains hanging down from your robot, you will need to find some method of keeping them from rubbing against the carpet during match play.

7. Safety is our first concern. Sharp edges, pointed mechanisms less than 1 square inch in cross section, entanglement hazards all must be eliminated. Participants are in close contact with robots in the pits and in the queue. My pet peeve is tywraps that are improperly trimmed leaving little sharp edges of plastic. I have lost enough blood already.

8. No exposed lasers. I know many of you want to use them for range finders, and aiming devices but they are not allowed.

9. Insulated battery terminals and PD terminals. The battery is capable of supplying welding currents. Yes that equates to metal coming in contact with terminals can weld itself in place and produce high temperatures, with possible battery case failure and fire. If I am inspecting, you will be insulating terminals while I work and will not pass inspection until all batteries are insulated. There is a reason there is a big bump molded into the case of the PD so that dropped tools will not contact both terminals. If the PD is exposed, we will ask you to insulate the terminals.

10. I hope all week two events go smoothly and everyone has a great weekend.