[Al Skierkiewicz]

Tom,
There was a rule change in R46 (last year's R42) that dropped lights from the required list of loads controlled by speed controllers or Spikes. There were no questions on the Q&A that asked the question. I have interpreted the LED rings as custom circuits and check for electrical rules accordingly.
James, the rules from 2010 changed for 2011 and then changed again for this year.
I make no interpretation on whether robot alignment during placement on the field is legal under game or tournament rules.