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The 2002 First Robotics Competition Manual

Page 9 right below Table 2.1 Says:

"It is acceptable to shorten or lengthen control system cables containig 3 or less wires as needed as long as the following conditions are met:

* The connection is insulated

* The proper wire is used (As specified above (in table 2.1))...."



Appendix A: Robot Rules

Rule M 14, item #2 says:

"The wiring for the valves and pressure switch may be modified as necessary to interface with the rest of the control system"

Does this not give permission to cut the white wire as neded and wire the compressor as follows?

1) Wire a jumper to a 15 pin connector, attach it to the #3 joystick input so it drives the white wire of relay 5 output high and holds it there as long as the RC or the OI are powered up.

2) Attach the 3 wire relay control wire to relay 5 output.

3) Attach the other end of the 3 wire relay control wire to the Blue SPIKE Relay control input.

4) Cut the white wire, run it to the pressure switch and use the opening and closing of the pressure switch to make or break the circuit to the Blue SPIKE Relay.

5) Connect the Blue SPIKE M (+) to the red compressor wire and the black compressor wire to the Spike M (-)

Thank you for your patience.