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Originally Posted by Cory
I would not assume that. It has been ages since 884's were provided in the kit, or a "relevant" product, but they have remained legal since teams have stockpiles of them. I would expect 888's to remain the same way.
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Just because teams have a bunch doesn't mean FIRST will keep them legal I future years. Just look at BaneBots motors...
The key difference, I think, is in competitive advantage. There really is no advantage to using the older controllers, other than not having to buy new ones. Once there are none left for FIRST choice, though, I do expect them to become illegal within a couple of years - there is a "cost" associated with keeping them, including maintaining WPI lib classes for them and increased inspector training, as newer inspectors down the road may not have any prior experience with the old controllers. As it is, teams have now had two years to switch over, possibly even more down the line, so when they do become illegal I don't think there will be too much complaining.