pic: Team 2077 2009 Robot (back view)

[lukevanoort]

Originally Posted by 2009 FIRST Robotics Competition Manual Section 8: The Robot

<R52> Items specifically PROHIBITED from use on the ROBOT include:
A. Electric motors and/or servos different from, or in addition to, those in the Kit Of Parts, with
the exception of those specifically permitted by Rule <R51>.
B. Electric solenoid actuators (note: electric solenoid actuators are NOT the same as
pneumatic solenoid valves – the latter are permitted, the former are not).

Van door motor was not in the kit and is thus prohibited.