Batteries Exide 2005 Quanity

[Joe Johnson]

I don't know why this has to be a question over and over (at least for the last several years).

Supposing that FIRST knows what it wants to say wouldn't statement 1 or statement 2 cover things clearly (even including the 7.2V batteries and non-function decorations):

#1 (only 2 allowed rule)
With the exceptions the Practice Rounds, only 1 of THE 2 Exide batteries (model XXX) provided in the KOP may be used to power robots while they are on the competition field. If a kit battery is damaged or lost it may be replaced with an identical battery of the same model, but this must be done with GP in mind because the intent of this rule to equalize the battery power available to teams during the competition. Batteries may be charged in the pits within the limits of rule <RXX> (the one concerning the amperage of the charger).

This rule does not, of course, apply to the 7.2V NiCad battery (used to power servos and to prevent "brown outs" on the radios) and any batteries used to power any non-functional decorations.

#2 (more than 2 allowed rule)
With the exceptions the Practice Rounds, only 1 Exide battery (model XXX) may be used to power robots while they are on the competition field. 2 such batteries are in the KOP. Additional batteries may be acquired by teams.

This rule does not, of course, apply to the 7.2V NiCad battery (used to power servos and to prevent "brown outs" on the radios) and any batteries used to power any non-functional decorations.

Does this cover things or is this just as confusing?

Joe J.

[Cory]

Joe: I think that's completely non ambiguous and FIRST should release a rewording of the rules tha's formed like that, for whichever choice is correct.

[Joe Ross]

ID: 1137 Section: 6.3.4 Status: Answered Date Answered: 1/13/2005
Q: Please be exact. Are teams allowed to purchase additional batteries as the rules say and use these identical batteries during competition or are teams required to "ONLY USE SHIPPED THE KIT battery? Recharge time and cycle life is limited.
A: You may purchase identical batteries and use them.


ID: 1146 Section: 6.3.4 Status: Answered Date Answered: 1/13/2005
Q: Question 1008 said you can only use the Exide batteries provided in the 2005 kit. Question 1137 says you can purchase identical batteries and use them. How many can be used at the competition?
A: There is no limit to the number of batteries that can be brought to a competition is long as the requirements of <R46> are met.


ID: 1147 Section: 6.3.4 Status: Answered Date Answered: 1/13/2005
Q: Since the Exide batteries supplied in the 2004 Kit have the same part number (different sticker) can they be used? If not how do we ensure we can get correct batteries?
A: Yes, see <R46>