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Robot Weight Limit: Rule Conflict

Okay, I think I found another one:

Section 5.3.2.2
<R08> The maximum allowed weight of all robot configuration mechanisms combined, not including an Exide battery and its associated half of the Anderson cable quick connect/disconnect pair is 120 pounds (54.43 kg). At the time of weigh in, the basic robot structure and all elements of all additional mechanisms that might be used in different configurations of the robot must be weighed together. Included in the weight limit is the control system, back-up 7.2V battery, decorations, bumpers, and any other attached parts, but not the Exide ES18-12 battery and its associated half of the Anderson connection pair (including no more than 12 inches of cable per leg, the associated cable lugs, connecting bolts, and insulating electrical tape)



Section 1.2.1 of the Guidelines_C.pdf file states:
1. Remember; Thy Robot Weight Limit- All of the elements of the robot such as the drive system, frame, battery & electrical system, pneumatics, and other mechanisms share a portion of the overall total weight. The robot weight limit is 130 pounds. Set a weight budget for each element or segment such as 25% drive train, electrical 15%, etc. Stay within the budget throughout the build cycle. At the end of the project you might have some excess weight to spend to enhance a robot system or two as needed rather than a panic weight reduction project.

The 120 lbs has been stressed much more and appears in the Official rules as opposed to the guidelines, So I'm assuming its 120lbs. Agree/Disagree?
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