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Originally Posted by RIgnazio
Pretty much, FIRST has made it confusing, once again. according to <R53>:
it states that it can not control an output ON THE ROBOT.
Obviously, the camera is going to be on the robot, and not hovering or anything. (If you can get your cam to hover, let me know how!  j/p)
Now, according to the Q&A it is quite alright. I think someone needs to e-mail FIRST. I personally believe the rulebook, and am surprised that it hasnt been included in the latest FIRST rules update. |
Actually, it seems quite clear. Rule <R53> has to do with custom circuits. Question 1183 makes it clear that FIRST considers the CMUcam II system - including the connected servos - to be all one module that is supplied in the kit. It is
not a "custom circuit." Therefore, <R53> does not apply. Thus, connecting the servos to the camera, as detailed in the supplied documentation from FIRST, is legal, and <R53> and Q 1183 are perfectly consistent.
-dave