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Originally Posted by Mk.32
But if a team were to have a on board and then disconnect it, and use an off board properly wired into the robot to pre-fill before a match so the on board stays cool during the match; I would think this is legal? Since air is only being provided by one compressor at a time that is wired legally.
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This is legal, there was a clarification early this season, if I remember it correctly the requirement is that the compressor must be operated using robot control system.
Couple of years back I have seen teams using a off-board compressor directly plugged into battery and charging.. this is illegal.
The key thing is there are only so many safety inspectors who can check all on-board and off-board pneumatic systems. It isn't easy for these inspectors to twist and bend in every direction to access the on-board system. If teams are allowed for off-board control system (or worse no control system) and off-board compressor, now the inspectors will have to inspect these systems that may be on the cart or somewhere else. God bless them, they do a good job to keep everyone safe.