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Re: Operator's Interface: USB Chicklet + Battery

Yeah, you're just fine from what I understand in the rules.


Quote:
Originally Posted by whytheheckme View Post
You can just use a backup battery, or some other 7.2-12v battery...
12V? Is that what functionally identical is supposed to mean? I had a disagreement with someone about this issue just last week and claimed that ONLY 7.2V batteries could be used.

Quote:
Originally Posted by GDC - The Robot
<R106> Devices connected to the joystick ports of the Operator Interface via a FIRST-approved
USB adapter (the only approved USB adapter is IFI Part Number USB-CHICKLET) are
excluded from Rule <R105>. If used, this USB adapter must be powered with a 7.2V battery
functionally identical to the back-up battery
. Power from the competition port or any other
source shall not be used to power the USB adapter. The USB adapter must be positioned
within the OPERATOR CONSOLE so that the indicator lights may be seen during inspection
and operation in a MATCH.
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Last edited by Pavan Dave : 18-02-2008 at 00:43. Reason: Emphasis added.
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