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Originally Posted by CJO
So, either we build a replacement at the regional which is different, or we build an identical hook in the intervening time.
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I think that you could argue that either one of these scenarios, although not ideal, would be acceptable.
First of all, you can build whatever you want at a competition as long as it is from 100% raw material. You might catch some flack if it is an all-new system that you suddenly thought of (or worse, copied). But if you are trying your best to create a similar part with identical functionality, I don't think many people would be opposed to that.
As for the other situation, this one may be a little less accepted but I still don't think it would be an absolute problem. Most of the discussion about the bringing of identical, post-six week parts centers around the idea of teams bringing entire replacement systems in a box and merely turning a few wrenches to suddenly have entire spare robot chunks sitting around. You want to make one identical piece for a part that has already broken, which shouldn't be a major deal.
Anyway, just keep a team's honest intent in mind when making judgment of their actions. If you are going to bring parts in or build at the competition, all I ask is that you are prepared to explain yourself and defend your decision. Nobody wants to hound you as long as you are professional about it. In any case, people just need to make aware their specific situations and try and help others understand.