Banebots RS-775 Case Short

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Originally Posted by squirrel

I'd be interested to see what one of these motors looks like inside, now....

.....and what is happening to the overall power output every time it gets zapped?
I just wanted to be clear about something here. I am not trying to cause heartache for Banebots or FIRST. In fact I am not even looking to get my money back. But I do think a relaxation of the rules is an important step towards solving this issue for teams that have spent months preparing for a singular moment on the field of play.

When you buy a product it should be safe and it should work within a reasonable range of its intended purpose. These motors do not fulfill even this most fundamental requirement. Yet many of our designs require that we use them. Students in an educational competition should not be in a position where they have to put large amounts of current across the casing of a motor just to get their designs to work.

Question:
Is there any critical mass out there for asking FIRST to relax the rules to keep everyone safe and successful or am I alone on this?
Just wondering, how everyone feels?