Minibot Question!

[HeroboticsChick]

I feel kind of stupid for asking this, because it's probably somewhere in the rules. Anyway our team was wondering if the minibot had to be shipped for the competition or could we still be working on it? Please let me know! Thanks!

[thefro526]

Minibot does not have to be shipped and does not count towards your withholding allowance.

<R33> Teams may bring a maximum of 30 pounds of custom FABRICATED ITEMS (SPARE
PARTS, REPLACEMENT PARTS, and UPGRADE PARTS, plus all WITHHOLDING
ALLOWANCE items) to each competition event to be used to repair and/or upgrade their
ROBOT at the competition site. All other FABRICATED ITEMS to be used on the ROBOT
during the competition shall arrive at the competition venue packed in the shipping crate or
lockout bag with the ROBOT.
There are three exceptions to this rule:
A. the OPERATOR CONSOLE is not included in the incoming parts weight restriction,
B. the MINIBOT is not included in the incoming parts weights restriction, and
C. any competition legal12V batteries and their associated half of the Anderson cable
quick connect/disconnect pair (including no more than 12” of cable per leg, the
associated cable lugs, connecting bolts, and insulating electrical tape) are not
included in the incoming parts weight restriction.

[HeroboticsChick]

THANKS! The team appreciates the quick reply!