I'm not trying to get into a debate on grammar, just clarification on the second half of <R90>:
Quote:
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Originally Posted by <R90>
...you may purchase additional air cylinders or rotary actuators, however, they must be identical to those listed on the Pneumatic Components Order form, and obtained from a Bimba or Parker Hannifan distributor.
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Does this mean (A) or (B)?
(A):
"...they must be:
- identical to those listed on the Pneumatic Components Order form
- obtained from a Bimba or Parker Hannifan distributor
Or
(B):
"...they must be identical to those:
- listed on the Pneumatic Components Order form
- obtained from a Bimba or Parker Hannifan distributor
At least if i read this correctly...
(A) means that cylinders MUST be Bimba/Parker BRAND (only in sizes listed on the order form) while (B) means the cylinders could be other brands, provided they are otherwise (size/type/style) identical to Bimba/Parker (only in sizes listed on the order form).
I only ask because if we could use other brands (rated the same and visually identical to Bimba ones) that are carried by places like McMaster Carr or MSC teams could order, receive, and implement them MUCH faster.
My experience with FIRST says that (A)
is correct, but my common sense says that (B)
should be correct.
-Bill
(I know already that it is usually unwise to try to apply common sense to FRC rules
)