[FTC]: FTC Game Manual for 2015-2016?

[Sasha]

Originally Posted by skatefriday

Microcontrollers have been allowed for the last 4 years at least.

I'd find it hard to believe that they are outlawing them this year.

I believe rule RE06 is quite explicit:

Additional Robot electronics are subject to the following constraints:

a. Light sources (including LEDs) are allowed; these may not be focused or directed in any way (for example: laser s and mirrors are not allowed).
b. Sensors
...
c. Video recording devices (GoPro or similar) are allowed providing they are used only for non-functional post match entertainment and the wireless capability is turned off

d. Other electronics are not allowed.

Arduino is certainly not a sensor (nor is it a light source or video recording device , so it is not allowed - at least, according to my reading of the rules. Once the official FTC forums open, we can ask for a confirmation there.