Thread: [FVC]: Couple of Questions
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Re: [FVC]: Couple of Questions
In this case, the plexiglass was used as a structural part for the specific purpose of protecting a robot component and was therefore ruled as illegal. Using a small piece of masking tape (or similar) for identifying wires is not a problem as long as it is not used on your robot for....

1. Structural reinforcing
2. Securing wires
3. On wheels to provide extra traction or reduce traction
4. Used to build functional parts
5. As a filter for your light sensor
6. To hold softballs in place on your robot
7. Etc.. etc... etc..

This is not a difficult issue for the robot inspectors to make a determination about legality. If there are still those of you out there that are concerned about this issue however, I suggest you ask this specific question on the official FVC Q&A forum.
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