25-01-2007, 21:03
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Re: Mystery Sprockets
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Originally Posted by Richard
As I read <R43> it would prohibit the use of extra "kit" 24 tooth sprockets obtained from other teams, since that part is apparently not a COTS component. A team that is considering using more than two of the "kit" 24 tooth sprockets (i.e., using more than the quantity included in the 2007 kit) should post a question on the official Q&A site to see if this will be allowed.
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Good catch, Richard.
http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=1834
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Originally Posted by Official Q&A
The sprockets provided in the 2007 Kit of Parts were custom manufactured for FIRST and are not COTS parts. As such, only the two 24-tooth sprockets received in the Kit may be used on your Robot. Teams are welcome to fabricate equivalent parts from COTS items.
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Looks like any teams who have borrowed kit sprockets from others are going to have to find an alternate solution.
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