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Originally Posted by DavisC
Even at the competition because the Inspectors didn't realize it (too busy worrying about holes that were dull but they liked to call sharp).
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Davis the inspectors were required to check this as it is called out on the inspection checklist under the electrical section.
____ Robot Radio – the wireless adapter must be powered via the KOP +5 volt power convertor which must be powered by the
dedicated +12 volt connector on the PD. Radio must be mounted so that it’s LEDs are visible<R38.B & R53>
Inspectors were trained to watch for this to help you play entire matches and not put your alliance partners at a disadvantage. As Mark and Eric have pointed out, it is required for reliable operation. Several teams found out the hard way when their radios burned up. While possible for one inspector to miss this, it is unlikely that every inspector who looked inside your robot could have bypassed this step in the inspection process. It is too critical to operation of the robots. I am fairly confidant it will be part of this year's rules and inspection checklist.
Please read all the rules!