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Originally Posted by ChrisH
If there is a difference I wish somebody would provide us with a clear explanation as to what it is.
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Chris,
A team with the compressor on the robot must show that the compressor shuts off under RC control. By placing the compressor out of the robot, that rule must still be satisfied. Inspectors, as you know, have a hard enough time inspecting normal conditions, this rule should not cause a non-experienced inspector any trouble if there is a pressure check on the inspection list. Letting teams charge up the tanks with other compressor combinations may or may not give them added advantage but from a safety standpoint, I want to know that robot standing next to young field setup volunteer doesn't have more than 125 PSI onboard. If a team uses the pressure switch/RC/Spike combination then there are no worries.
As I interpret the rules, the compressor, pressure switch and spike may be mounted off the robot for weight savings. A four pole Anderson Power Pole connector and a hose will make this a very simple connection using the robot battery and satisfying the rules.