[EricH]

Originally Posted by DavidGitz

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.

You aren't required to have the NXT on the Minibot. Therefore, you must be able to control the minibot some other way.

If the GDC comes out and says that the minibots have to pass FTC inspection, the uproar over requiring the FTC motors for vertical motion will be as nothing compared to the ensuing "virtual riots".

FYI: FTC inspection != Minibot inspection. Minibot inspection will check for size, weight, and legal parts. I'm sure FTC inspection is a bit more rigorous.