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<R92> The following items are the only permitted materials for use on the MINIBOTS:
A. TETRIX components that are not
in violation of any other rules,
(Tetrix components are listed in
Approved Tetrix Parts at
www.usfirst.org/frc/competitionma
nual),
B. no more than two motors (PN
W739083/W739023) and an
unlimited number of Tetrix
servos),
C. no more than one 12V
rechargeable NiMH battery pack
identical to those supplied in the
FTC kit of parts (PN W739057)
except the 20A fuse may be
replaced with an equivalent type
of lower amperage,
D. No more than one HiTechnic DC
motor controllers,
E. No more than one NXT controller
with the Bluetooth functionality
disabled,
F. Polycarbonate,
G. Polycarbonate glue,
H. Raw welding rod, aluminum
sheet, 90° angle, u-channel, tube,
bar, that is not sold in preperforated or pre-punched form.
I. rivets,
J. non-metallic rope or cord,
K. wire nuts, solder, and crimps,
L. cable ties,
M. limit switches,
N. no more than two common
household light switches,
MINIBOTS will be inspected for the volume constraint by being placed in a five-sided
box with internal dimensions of 12" x 12" x 12". If the lid (the sixth side of the cube)
does not seat properly, the MINIBOT does not pass this part of the MINIBOT
inspection.
If an observation is made that another team’s ROBOT may be in violation of the robot
rules, please approach FIRST officials to review the matter in question. This is an
area where Gracious Professionalism is very important© FIRST 2011 FRC Game Manual, Section 4 – The Robot, Rev L Page 31 of 34
O. electrical hookup wire,
P. non-slip pad,
Q. PVC or CPVC pipe and fittings,
R. PVC cement or cleaner,
S. Mechanical fasteners (e.g.
screws, bolts, etc),
T. Loctite or similar thread-locking
product,
U. Rubber bands,
V. Surgical tubing,
W. Electrical tape and shrink tubing,
X. PWM extension cables,
Y. Universal security clips to hold
the PWM connectors together,
Z. Hook and loop fastener (may not
be used as tape),
AA. Magnets,
BB. NXT compatible sensors and
related connectors/cables,
CC. Grease, and
DD. Non-functional decorations.

Ergo, they cannot be used.