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Originally Posted by Dominicano0519
uhh we had a bad experience with zip ties in the Philly regional
In New Jersey they said it was perfectly legal; while in philly we ended up shaving all of the treads from our tires and waxing them every match becuase they said nothing mechanical could be added to the tires.
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Dom,
This has come up before but I do not understand the inspector's decision without talking with them. As long as the mods meet the rules they should have been allowed. I have recommended this fix for teams who were having a problem and couldn't find a fix quickly. Tywraps obviously are allowed since they are supplied in the KOP. More accurately the rule is...
<R34> ROBOT wheels, tracks, and other parts intended to provide traction on the playing field may be purchased or fabricated (“traction devices” include all parts of the ROBOT that are designed to transmit any propulsive and/or braking forces between the ROBOT and the playing field). In no case will traction devices that damage the carpet or other playing surfaces be permitted. Traction devices can not have surface features such as metal, sandpaper, hard plastic studs, cleats, or other attachments. Anchors (i.e. devices that are deployed/used to keep one’s ROBOT in one place and prevent if from being moved by another ROBOT) can not use metal in contact with the carpet or other playing surfaces to “stay put.” Gaining traction by using adhesives or Velcro-like fastener material is not allowed.
As long as the lock part of the tie is positioned to the inside of the wheel, there will be no "hard plastic stud" in contact with the surface. A little hot glue to hold it in place doesn't hurt either. There is other possibilities as outlined above but this does provide a quick fix.