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Originally Posted by AtalanteStar25

I believe that would be considered a non-functional decoration, which is illegal. I don't have the manual on me right now so I can't give a specific rule number, but it should be somewhere in Section 8-The Robot.

not quite; non-functional decorations are allowed, as long as they abide by section 8.3.11

Originally Posted by FIRST Manual

8.3.11 Non-Functional Decoration Rules

Teams may add “non-functional” decorations to ROBOTS under the following conditions:

<R107>

Decorations must be on the ROBOT at the time of final inspection, and must not cause the ROBOT weight or size to exceed the limits specified in Rule <R07>.

<R108>

Decorations must not affect the outcome of the match, and must be in the spirit of “Gracious Professionalism.”

<R109>

Any decorations that involve broadcasting a signal to/from the ROBOT, such as remote cameras, must be cleared with FIRST Engineering prior to the event and tested for communications interference at the venue. This is the one permissible exception to Rule
<R66>. Note that 900 MHz camera systems will not be approved, and are not permitted at any time.

<R110>

Decorations may draw power from the 12v electrical system as long as they are powered via a dedicated 20A or 30A circuit breaker and do not affect the operation of other control system components.