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Originally Posted by Betty_Krocker
Right but if they were just playing with it and it HAPPENED to end up on the robot, then they are good. The word INTENDED is the key word in this rule and intent is hard to prove, so you are fine...
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I think you are reading too much into the rule.
I believe the reason behind the rule was to reduce recurring costs to teams by allowing reuse of items that could be re-purchased in the same configuration. (given the newfound availability of what were once "custom parts" from companies such as Andy Mark)
You were allowed to re-use transmissions from Andy Mark as long as they are not modified and still available commercially as of kickoff. (UNDER LAST YEAR'S RULES)
Assembled/not assembled . . doesn't really matter(though I guess technically you would need to return them to their "out of the box configuration" then reassemble/recalibrate."
Customized/"non-standard" parts . . that does matter (they would have to be returned to their stock condition and remodified)
Commercial parts are commercial parts are commercial parts.
As long as they are still in their "off the shelf" configuration, you are fine.
Again, this is to last year's rules, but I don't really see them changing much regarding this issue.
Given that kickoff is as close as it is, you might as well keep them tucked away until you can install them on your kitbot for use on the actual robot.