[AIBob]

Originally Posted by Ricky Q.

This is the Q&A Question ID#:1614

Q:Are teams allowed to work on their OI- namely mount joysticks, build switches, etc- after the fix-it window?
A:No.

But then this is found in the Robot Transportation Section 6 of the manual:

FIRST will allow you to keep all of your robot controls (Operator Interface, OI power supply, joysticks, etc.)and not ship it with your robot on Tuesday, 2/22/2005. This will allow you to continue to work on your programming. If you decide not to ship it with your robot, please remember to bring it to your initial competition. FIRST does not have replacement controls.



Interesting

FIRST was asked about a similar contridiction, I think that the same rules would apply:

Originally Posted by ID#1223

Q: Does <R14>, particularly "cease all software development", preclude teams from changing code (variable values, PID gains, "broken" code, new functionality, etc.) after the Fix-It Window on our now-legal practice robot (per Q&A #1026).
A: You may do whatever on your practice robot but you must recreate your "fixes" onsite at a competition.

Reference used by above:

Originally Posted by ID#1026

Q: Does <R14>, particularly "the team must put down their tools", preclude teams from using their tools to build, repair, and/or modify a practice robot between the Fix-it Window and competition? Simply, can teams "practice" after the FIW?
A: Teams can practice after the Fix-It window but anything you work on cannot be brought to the competition if it violates any rules.

Which would mean that you would be allowed to build it, but you would have to do it again at the competition..