Are there any rules on using custom wheels?

[weaversam8]

Specifically, can we use wheels we design or ANY COTS wheel on our robot?

[TylerS]

Yes as long as they are not made from lead and don't attach to the carpet (velcro) or damage the field in any other way.

[caveman3586]

Can't find rules that say you can. Could so done please identify that?

Caveman

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by caveman3586

Can't find rules that say you can. Could so done please identify that?

Caveman

What rules say you can't?

[Ed Sparks]

G12, R6, & R9 are examples of rules that apply .....

[martin417]

Originally Posted by caveman3586

Can't find rules that say you can. Could so done please identify that?

Caveman

There is no rule that says you can use aluminum either...

Rules are often more about what you CAN'T do (or MUST do, like bumpers) rather than what you can.

[steeltalon]

Is anyone not using some form of pneumatic wheels?

[george.tan]

Originally Posted by caveman3586

Can't find rules that say you can. Could so done please identify that?

Caveman

You should be able to make your own wheels. Teams do it all the time, just look around youtube or all the tier 1 teams. Many of them make their own custom wheels. Why is custom wheels different than any other custom robot parts?

[I_AM_Clayton]

Originally Posted by steeltalon

Is anyone not using some form of pneumatic wheels?

We are planning on using these: http://www.andymark.com/Performance-p/am-0105.htm with wedgetop tread

[MrJohnston]

Originally Posted by steeltalon

Is anyone not using some form of pneumatic wheels?

We likely won't have wheels at all.... Unless they are used for an acquirer or shooter....