Are Hydrualics allowed?

[Jared Rillings]

I'm part of a rookie team and we where wondering if hydrualics (as in ones with hydrualic fluid) are allowed or is it just pnuematics? If anyone could tell me the answer it would be greatly appreciated.

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by Jared Rillings

I'm part of a rookie team and we where wondering if hydrualics (as in ones with hydrualic fluid) are allowed or is it just pnuematics? If anyone could tell me the answer it would be greatly appreciated.

The answer to this and many other questions can be found by reading the manual.

<R46> Items specifically PROHIBITED from use include:
 Batteries different from, or in addition to, those provided in the Kit Of Parts.
 Circuit breakers different from those provided in the Kit Of Parts. Note: the Snap Action
brand circuit breakers provided have unique “trip” characteristics. No substitute brands are
permitted.
 Fuse panels different from those provided in the Kit Of Parts.
 Electric motors different from, or in addition to, those in the Kit, with the exception of those
specifically permitted by Rule <R45>.
 Any air compressor other than the one provided in the Kit Of Parts.
 Hydraulic fluids or hydraulic components.
 Lasers of any type.
 Speakers, sirens, air horns, or other audio devices that generate sound at a level sufficient
to be a distraction or hindrance affecting the outcome of a match.
 Electric solenoid actuators (note: electric solenoid actuators are NOT the same at
pneumatic solenoid valves – the latter are permitted, the former are not).

[Simon Strauss]

The answer is no, but Billfred is right read the manual. He was yelling at me for the same reason 3 years ago so remember, hes just trying to help.

[Jared Rillings]

Thanks for answering my question. That helps to answer some serious questions on how to build our robot.

[amateurrobotguy]

You could make some pneumatic hydros