CIM Motors

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I am sure this is on everyones mind, and I did not find a thread on it when I searched.

1. Are you allowed to substitute the larger CIM motor for one of the smaller ones. So you would have 4 small ones instead of 2 small ones and 2 big ones? (as of previous years CIM's were interchangeable with older and newer ones since they were released to FIRST teams in 2002)

2. Teams wishing to use the large CIM motor as a drive motor, I believe they are allowed to take off the belt assembly considering that isn't in the motor housing. But that large ridge that was cast onto the motor makes it awkward to mount. Are teams allowed to sand that smooth? (past years motor housing modifications were not allowed)

3. Are we allowed to add holes for mounting considering the large CIM does not have the additional mounting holes like the smaller CIM does?

Mainly for speculation considering FIRST QA might have a different answer than most of the community thinks.

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