Need Your Input - Is my OI panel still legal?

[CraigB]

Originally Posted by ahecht

From my reading of the rules, and someone please correct me if I'm wrong, the Fix-it window rules only apply to the robot (both parts and software), not the OI. You should be fine.

Here are the rules and the FIRST Q/A session that are causing me pause:

FIRST Robot Rules:
<R14> Prior to the competitions: After the close of the “FIX-IT WINDOW” and prior to the competition, the team must put down their tools, cease fabrication of robot parts, and cease all software development. Take this opportunity to rest, recover from the build season, and relax. Teams may scout other teams, gather and exchange information, develop game-playing strategies, collect raw materials, prepare tool kits, plan how to make repairs, etc. in preparation for the upcoming competitions. But no construction or fabrication is allowed.

FIRST Q/A:
ID: 1614 Section: 5.3.3 Status: Answered Date Answered: 2/15/2005
Q: Are teams allowed to work on their OI- namely mount joysticks, build switches, etc- after the fix-it window?
A: No.