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Originally Posted by cgmv123
2014 R13:
2015 R13:
It did change. Before
as stated, was a prohibited activity. Now it's legal as long as the designs are open sourced prior to Kickoff.
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True. My stating that the rule has been standing for a while wasn't the best way to state it. It's not exactly a new rule, but a recycled one. Look at the rule for 2013.
"4.1.4.1 R16
ROBOT elements, including software, that are designed or created before Kickoff are not permitted, unless they are
publicly available prior to Kickoff."
Frank reminded us a couple months ago not to assume previous rules apply to this year's competition. That recommendation has been longstanding and is nothing new.
Another example. One year we can not use springs, the next year we can, and the following we can not.
"Everything changes and nothing stands still." -Heraclitus