
15-02-2012, 15:41
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Professor of Thinkology, ThD
AKA: @taylorstem
 FRC #3487 (Red Pride Robotics)
Team Role: Teacher
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Rookie Year: 2006
Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA 46227
Posts: 4,605
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Re: Duct Tape? Anyone?
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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz
I am reflecting on a discussion on this subject with a GDC member following a post I made on this subject. The topic was that duct tape has never been disallowed on FRC robots. However, there have been limits on the use of adhesive tape from year to year. The thought that it was illegal is a myth, based on the statements from Dean and Woodie, that if you think about other solutions, something better looking than duct tape is bound to come up.
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(emphasis mine)
The question of duct tape being allowed is a valid one; in fact, it was disallowed - except for labeling purposes, which you encourage - in years past.
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Originally Posted by 2006 Competition Manual
<R33> Adhesive backed tapes are NOT allowed except as follows:
• Velcro tape, any hook and loop tape or double-sided sticky foam may be used for attaching components
to the robot.
• Reflective tape may be used with optical sensors in small amounts.
• Adhesive backed tape and labels may be used for labeling purposes on wires, cables, pneumatic lines, etc.
• Electrical tape may be used as an electrical insulator.
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Hi!
Last edited by Taylor : 15-02-2012 at 15:46.
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