SMC Solenoid Manifold Deem NOT LEGAL at SVR

[kellymc]

The biggest problem I had with the "inspection" was that 12 other teams using the same part were passed through inspection without even a thought as to the part, however we were saddled with 3.5 hours of delay.

I'm more upset about the "selective" enforcement of inspection and the level of inspection, this was out 2nd regional event, had we known this part would be a problem we would have used another part or added a second pressure relief valve.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by kellymc

The biggest problem I had with the "inspection" was that 12 other teams using the same part were passed through inspection without even a thought as to the part, however we were saddled with 3.5 hours of delay.

I'm more upset about the "selective" enforcement of inspection and the level of inspection, this was out 2nd regional event, had we known this part would be a problem we would have used another part or added a second pressure relief valve.

Did you bring your concerns/issues up with the LRI?

[kevin.li.rit]

Originally Posted by EricH

Did you bring your concerns/issues up with the LRI?

I agree with Eric. The LRI or even another inspector maybe familiar with the part and know that it is legal or not. You're well within your right to ask for the Lead robot inspector.

[Owen Makin]

Did you try asking another team for a specification sheet on that part?
Our team was told the actuator on our robot was illegal due to it actually being a motor, but we were still allowed to play practice matches because all you needed was a prelim-inspection, did it stop your team from practicing?