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Re: Power the camera lights

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
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.
Thanks Al. It's hard to keep up with all the intracacies of the rules some time.