[Al Skierkiewicz]

Every year, robot inspectors find a variety of issues when inspecting robots that teams think are included in the rules but are not. We are currently up to Rev H on the robot rules and several revisions have been made in other sections of the manual as well. So for the record here are some of the things we see or will see this year.
1. Rockwell blocks and other electrical parts from previous years may not be used for primary wiring. The power distribution panel, battery connector, main breaker only as shown in the robot wiring diagram, thank you.
2. If you are using pneumatics, the compressor must run and turn off under control of the Crio only by controlling a Spike that feeds power to the compressor. This applies in all configurations. Every robot pneumatic system must be demonstrated to shut off at 120 PSI and regulate to 60 PSI before it is used on your robot and you will be asked to vent the pressure through the vent valve as well.
3. Although the rules have been relaxed for pneumatic actuators there are still limits to size that will be checked.
4. Wire size and breaker size will be checked.
5. Sharp edges, pinch points, pointed objects and other mechanical hazards will be checked. Safety is our first concern.
6. Motors of the type and number as provided in the KOP plus two CIM motors only. Previous motors of the same type and number can be used as spares. You can't use 6 CIM motors on your robot.
7. BUMPERS, that all I have to say about that.
8. Trailer hitch is very specific, follow the latest rules or Team Updates as to mounting and height.
9. Size and weight, there is no wiggle room. You either fit in the box or you don't. You are either 120 or under or you go back and reduce your weight.
10. Before you close your shipping crate, download the latest version of the Inspection Checklist, and go through it with your robot subteam stduents.

Lead Robot Inspectors will come prepared with the latest versions of all the documentation including Team Updates and the up to the minute version of the Inspection Checklist. Be advised that these may change throughout the competition season, so check often.