In order to use an item, it must pass
ALL FRC rules. Not just <R52>
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Originally Posted by nukemknight
I'm not sure why the legality of the cRIO is even being questioned...
As for your budget concerns: - The original 8-slot cRIO-FRC (with modules) was provided in a previous KOP.
- The new 4-slot cRIO-FRCII (with modules) was provided in this year's rookie KOP.
Therefore, they count as previous or current KOP items and neither the cRIO nor modules need to be accounted for. |
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[R52]
Robots must be controlled via one programmable National Instruments cRIO (part # cRIO-FRC or cRIO-FRCII), with image version FRC_2012_v43. Other controllers shall not be used.
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Check. CRio-FRC and -FRCII allowed.
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[R13]
The total cost of all non-KOP items shall not exceed $3,500.00 USD. All costs are to be determined as explained in Section 4.1.3: Budget Constraints.
The following items are excluded from the total cost calculation:
A. items listed on any KOP Checklist (qty is limited to the total listed in the most recent checklist),
B. items obtained via a Product Donation Voucher included in the KOP,
C. items ever distributed to the team via FIRST Choice,
D. any non-functional decorations,
E. individual fasteners, adhesives, or lubricants that are less than $1.00 each,
F. spare parts, and
G. parts of the Operator Console.
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Check. CRio-FRCII allowed at no cost (1 on KoP checklist). CRio-FRC is allowed but at cost because qty on latest KoP is 0.
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[R14]
No individual item shall have a value that exceeds $400.00. The total cost of Components purchased in bulk may exceed $400.00 USD as long as the cost of an individual Component does not exceed $400.00.
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CRio-FRCII -- no issue here (Costing is 0)
CRio-FRC is disallowed due to costing of $535
I agree that it appears to be an oversight ... Again, it'll be an interesting Thursday.
