Rule R18?

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by Gregor

Just make sure there are no pinion gears on the CIMs.

Or crimped terminals on the wires.

[TheMadCADer]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

Or crimped terminals on the wires.

Or make sure that even with the motors, the assembly is still under the 45 pound limit. No need to make extra work at competition if you still have weight left to use.

[Gregor]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

Or crimped terminals on the wires.

Or even trimmed wires...

[Zaque]

I have a question about this rule. Our team bought the unassembled ball shifters from VEX. If we assemble these, do they count towards our 45 pounds?

[mrnoble]

Originally Posted by Zaque

I have a question about this rule. Our team bought the unassembled ball shifters from VEX. If we assemble these, do they count towards our 45 pounds?

As I read the rules (see the glossary definition of COTS, which doesn't directly address your question but is related), the shifter is only COTS in its unassembled state. Leave it in the box.

[FrankJ]

Per Q&A Q257: Yes, a MECHANISM which has been assembled from a kit from a vendor is considered a FABRICATED ITEM.