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Powered decorations, how to control?

The rules allow up to 20A for decorations.... is it permissible to use a VEX controller to operate them? (no motors, just LEDs)
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Re: Powered decorations, how to control?

Using the Parts Use flowchart you can find on the last page of section 8 of the manual, it appears that the Vex controller is a legal part to use, assuming that you conform to the electrical rules for connecting it.
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Re: Powered decorations, how to control?

You have enough weight left over for decorations? Wow!!!
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You have enough weight left over for decorations? Wow!!!
For our R2D2 2'x2'x3' "domed cube" idea, we would have roughly 60lbs left over for decorations!
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You have enough weight left over for decorations? Wow!!!
yea, wow. i know my bot will be pretty dang close. doubt we'd have ever have spare weight
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