Prototype Small Wheeled Shooter

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Originally Posted by Bob Steele

isn't it illegal to trim the shaft of the motor down?
Well not illegal in Texas perhaps but illegal in FIRST?

R

Thanks to Allen & Ether for posting the relevant rule. It is allowable per FRC Ultimate Ascent rules to modify a CIM shaft in this way.

I have contacted the Texas state legislature regarding your question, but have not heard back yet. My buddy is a cop, and he says he's never had to arrest anyone for it, and thinks that if there is a law against it, it is probably one of those ones which isn't strictly enforced. I think we can assume it is okay until we hear otherwise back from the TX lawmakers.

Luckily, Gov Rick Perry is a fan of robotics and FRC -- if there is a problem in TX maybe he can help us resolve it?

-John