There seem to be 3 contradicting answers on the Q&A about holding stuff back for programming:
Q&A ID#1422
Q:Are the controller and the camera which are mounted on the robot included in the items which can be 'held back' for programming after shipment and prior to competition?
A:No.
Q&A ID#: 1731
Q:In order to continue work on our program, may we keep the 2005 kit of parts IFI robot controller after shipment as part of the controls?
A:Yes. See #1709 answered on Tuesday, 2/22/2005.
Q&A ID#:1709
Q:Are we allowed to keep the camera along with the controls after ship date?
A:Camera no, controls yes. Remember that the Fix-It window following your robot shipping limits what you can do. As part of the inspection process, teams will be asked to sign the following pledge: Team Compliance Statement We, the Team Mentor, Team Captain and Team Inspector, attest by our signing below, that our team’s robot was built after the 2005 Kickoff on January 8, 2005 and in accordance with all of the 2005 FRC rules, including all Fix-It Window rules (reference Section 5.3.3). We have conducted our own inspection and determined that our robot satisfies all of the 2005 FRC rules for robot design. Team Captain: _________________________ Team Inspector: ________________________ Team Mentor: __________________________
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Originally Posted by Joe Ross
I don't beleive that FIRST was addressing that issue. If it was never a part of your robot, you can add it at the regional, whether it's the camera or any other kit part.
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FIRST needs to clarify this response then, it makes it seem that if you didn't ship it with the robot that it cannot be used.