2007 CIM's in 2008?

[ahecht]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

The rules in Rev B
<R58> Motors, pumps, and, Robot Controllers from previous robots shall not be used in addition to
those provided in the 2008 Kit Of Parts. They may be used as direct one-to-one SPARE
PARTS for those provided if the provided part fails or is damaged. They can only be used if
they are identical to the part being replaced.

<R59> Additional motors specifically permitted on 2008 FRC ROBOTS include:
 All motors, actuators, and servos provided in the 2008 Kit Of Parts,
 One or two additional 2-1/2” CIM motors (part #FR801-001 and/or M4-R0062-12 in addition
to those provided in the Kit Of Parts. This means that up to four, and no more, 2-1/2” CIM motors can be used on the ROBOT.

What that tells me is that you can use last year's CIM motors IF AND ONLY IF you did not use them on last year's robot.

[T3_1565]

thank you everyone for the info, as far as I can tell, I will have to check the Q and A to be sure, but it seems like we can use them, and we will have to price them out on our bill of materials!

Thanks again!

[Arkorobotics]

I would hate to go off subject again, but would Skyway 8" wheels be allowed? Since they are technically COTS.. Side note: If they are allowed where can I get those plastic hubs that connect to the wheel and have 6 open holes to mount with.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Originally Posted by ahecht

What that tells me is that you can use last year's CIM motors IF AND ONLY IF you did not use them on last year's robot.

I think that is a stretch. The rule says you can use them, even if they were on the robot last year, as a replacment only.

[zuckie13]

I think the rules are being read into a little too deeply. There will not be an issue of where/when the motors come from, as long as the part numbers match the rules, and you account for the two additional ones in your cost accounting using the current cost of a new CIM motor. You never have to actually purchase an additional part for your robot (i.e. can use parts your team currently has), but any part you use has to be commercially available to any team (obviously, these motors are), meet any rules for allowed parts, and has to be cost accounted for.