[Mark Pettit]

On the FIRST Q&A System, there have been many, many (did I say many) questions regarding the blue wires and the update. Many teams had already altered their blue wires by shortening them, removing them, resoldering them, and/or replacing them with quick connects. Most of them asked if the motors would pass inspection since they were altered prior to the update.

In ALL instances, FIRST says that these teams will still be in compliance with the rules but that such alterations to the blue wires are not recommended.