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Originally Posted by cgmv123
Labeling is a listed exemption in the relevant 2014 robot rules regarding modifying electronics; adding thermal paste isn't.
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Originally Posted by cgmv123
My common sense doesn't matter. I'm just cautioning against applying thermal paste/grease to motor controllers since the (2014) rule against modifying control system components specifically mentions gluing as an illegal modification.
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Again, as Ether pointed out, thermal paste IS NOT GLUE. Glue is an adhesive, thermal paste is not.
Webster defines glue as : a substance used to stick things tightly together
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glue
Even if you change glue to adhesive, thermal paste is not there to retain anything. It usually has a very weak bond, and often never sets, remaining a very thick liquid/gel.
Velcro is attached by adhesive or glue, but is legal. Please stop beating the dead horse
and move on. I know at least a few teams will have the thermal paste on these speed controllers, if its explicitly allowed or not. It would be almost impossible for a robot inspector to see the thermal paste in place anyway. Im sure as soon as the Q&A opens, there will be more than one person who asks this. No need to keep dragging up the same ridiculous argument.