Thread: Build a New Operator Inteface each year or not?
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Re: Build a New Operator Inteface each year or not?
Check the following from the rules:

In the definitions:
OPERATOR CONSOLE – the Innovation First-provided Operator Interface unit and any associated equipment, control interfaces, display systems, structure, decorations, etc. used by the DRIVERS to operate the ROBOT.

And then:
<R81> Teams cannot use Operator Interfaces from previous years’ competitions

I would interpret this to say that you ARE permitted to use the frame, or any other components from last years CONSOLE except the operator interface itself. Of course, this has to be justified with COTS and cost rules.