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Re: VEX Motors

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Originally Posted by ttldomination View Post
Does anyone know if it is legal to use different VEX motors?

They'll be *similar* but just a little stronger?

Would that be legal?
Nope.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Section 8.3.7, Game Manual
<R60> Items specifically PROHIBITED from use on the ROBOT include:
 Electric motors and/or servos different from, or in addition to, those in the Kit Of Parts, with the exception of those specifically permitted by Rule <R59>.
The only permitted extra motors are:
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<R59> Additional motors specifically permitted on 2008 FRC ROBOTS include:
[...]
 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) servos (Innovation First part number 276-2162),
 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) motors (Innovation First part number 276-2163),
[...]
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