Slightly different subject of unexpected Q&As
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Q429 Q. We are seeking clarification for R4. If a robot has two interchangeable mechanisms such that only one of them can be on the robot at a time. Would that robot be able to be counted under two weights for two different configurations, One weight for mechanism A and one weight for mechanism B? Or would both mechanisms need to be included together in the final robot weight?
FRC4476 on 2015-02-27
A. If you're intent is to go through Inspection once, everything must be included, and thus under the weight limit (per R4). Alternatively, you can pass Inspection with the first element, but if you want to switch it out for the second element, you must be reinspected with only that second element and compete with that element (per T10). If you want to go back to the first element, you must be reinspected with the first element again.
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This says you can reuse mechanisms pulled off the robot, that would exceed the weight limit if you have the robot reinspected. Different than what I think this was generally interpreted in years past. Another Q&A I would have printed if you plans include this.