Thread: Guitar Hero Driven Robot- Without USB Dongle
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Re: Guitar Hero Driven Robot- Without USB Dongle
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Originally Posted by EricRobodox View Post
Your correct and wrong at the same time. Bluetooth is not allowed because its a form of wireless communication in the form of radio frequency. You are allowed to use communication TO the robot with IR, visible light, and sound. Bluetooth is a form of radio communication, not in the categories allowed, making it illegal to use.
I think you misread my post. I never said IR was banned, only Bluetooth.
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