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Originally Posted by meatmanek
The wiimote also doesn't really violate either of the reasons I can think of for this rule, so I don't see any reason why it should be illegal.
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It would be illegal because of R66:
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<R66> The radio modems provided in the 2007 Kit Of Parts are the only permitted method for communicating with the ROBOTS during the competition. Radio modems from previous FIRST competitions can not be used. The radio modem must be connected directly to the Robot Controller using one of the DB-9 cables provided in the 2007 Kit Of Parts. No other form of wireless communications can be used to communicate to, from or within the ROBOT (e.g. no Bluetooth devices are permitted on the ROBOT).
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...combined with R11:
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<R11> For the purposes of determining compliance with the weight and volume limitations specified in Rule <R07>, these items are NOT considered part of the ROBOT and are NOT included in the weight and volume assessment of the ROBOT:
- The OPERATOR CONSOLE.
However, for all other purposes the items listed above are considered part of the ROBOT and must comply with all other applicable rules and requirements. In particular, these items are subject to the shipping deadlines specified in Section 4.5.1.1 and must ship in the crate with the rest of the ROBOT.
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So, the operator console is part of the robot and must follow all robot rules. R66 says no wireless communication can be used other than the radio modems.