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Originally Posted by DavidGitz
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<R03> Custom circuits and COTS electronics are expressly prohibited if they:
A. Interfere with the operation of other ROBOTS.
B. Directly affect any output devices on the ROBOT.
ROBOT – ... ROBOT = HOSTBOT + MINIBOT
What (if there exists) requirements are there for the electrical (power and signal) systems of the MINIBOT?
i.e.
Is it legal to have a the required 12V FTC Battery on the MINIBOT, directly wired through switches to power wheels to CLIMB? (Assume not, for now)
If not, what requirements do we follow for power and signal distribution as the Power and Signal Distribution Diagrams can not obviously be followed for the MINIBOT.
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Actually, as far as I can tell from Update #1, this question still stands and shouldn't be crossed off your summary list. It seems to me that, at least from reading the Blue Box in Section 4.3.15, that a MINIBOT should be able to pass the FTC inspection, which I assume has the answer to the question regarding signal and power distribution. However, is that the end-all rule, that they HAVE to be able to pass FTC inspection? I don't think so, so my question above remains.