Is it legal to use foam filled pvc on the minibot?

[Mike Betts]

Originally Posted by 548swimmer

What about if the plan is to use it as a non-functional decoration?

If it is non-functional, then why foam filled at all? just use PVC pipe.

[Vermeulen]

I believe the OP was talking about foam-cored PVC pipe, which I cannot remember the name of right now. I would assume from the GDC's previous rulings (limit switches for one), that if it is marketed as "PVC Pipe", then it is probably legal, you just have to prove that it is marketed as PVC with a receipt or something.

[boomergeek]

Is the foam intended as a bumper for hitting the top or bottom of the tower?

Team 241 experimented with 1/16" thick latex surgical tubing and a hand air pump...

I felt sort of naked making animal balloons without clown makeup on.
In addition to making students smile, the balloons can also provide cushion without adding much weight to the robot.

[clayman]

I don't know if this fits into the rules, but you can buy solid PVC rod from McMaster-Carr.

[PAR_WIG1350]

Originally Posted by clayman

I don't know if this fits into the rules, but you can buy solid PVC rod from McMaster-Carr.

Nope, only pipes and fittings.