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Originally Posted by sanddrag
The part about "Get your motors built, get them on the robot" on the first page seems highly illegal to me. Especially the retiming part.
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That is correct. This is a clear violation of <R31>.
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<R31> So that every robot's maximum power level is the same, the motors in the kit may not be modified except as follows:
-It is acceptable to modify the mounting brackets and/or other structural parts of the motors (output shaft, housing, etc.) as long as the electrical system is not modified and the integral mechanical system of the moving parts (bearings, bushings, worm gear output stages, etc.) is not changed or removed.
-The gearboxes for the Fisher-Price, and Globe motors are not considered "integral" and may be separated from the motors. FIRST will not provide replacements for parts that fail due to modification.
The intent is to allow teams to modify mounting tabs and the like, not to gain a weight reduction by potentially compromising the structural integrity of any motor.
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Retiming of the motors is clearly a no-no (modifications of the electrical system are specifically prohibited). Turning down the case is clearly against the rules (the exact intent of the rule is even spelled out - and it is made clear that this practice is against the rule). Drilling holes in the case and adding fans to alter the airflow is a not a legal performance enhancement to the motors (it is not one of the permitted modifications to the motors).
-dave
[edit: yeah, Cory just saw the same rule]