Wheels?

[Damiles]

Hi. I'm a totally confused rural rookie. My question similar to this one. I actually did read section 8 several times and everything else my glossed over eyelids could handle on the subject. Its just that one rule says EXACT KOP replacements are required. And other rules infer that its ok to use other COTS parts on the robot.

"If we use a different wheel from the KOP that doesn't fit inside the wheel housing? Can we use a different wheel housing? Or could I maybe modify the KOP housings to fit over the wheels because I'd like a different sized tire?"

I've seriously looked everywhere... and from what I gather, I can use a different wheel housing as long as its basically safe.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Damiles,
KOP wheels are not required. You may use them but you may use others as well. The rule in Section 8 <R08> relates to things that cannot contact the carpet which leaves a whole world of wheels at your disposal. Can you remember which rule you read that made you believe KOP wheels were the only thing you could use? Is it possible you were reading the 2009 Robot rules? Last year you had to use the wheels that came in the KOP or additional wheels of the same type.

[joek]

Originally Posted by Damiles

Hi. I'm a totally confused rural rookie. My question similar to this one. I actually did read section 8 several times and everything else my glossed over eyelids could handle on the subject. Its just that one rule says EXACT KOP replacements are required. And other rules infer that its ok to use other COTS parts on the robot.

"If we use a different wheel from the KOP that doesn't fit inside the wheel housing? Can we use a different wheel housing? Or could I maybe modify the KOP housings to fit over the wheels because I'd like a different sized tire?"

I've seriously looked everywhere... and from what I gather, I can use a different wheel housing as long as its basically safe.

correct, there really are no restrictions on wheels, except that they can't damage stuff

[Andrew Schreiber]

Check section 8 of the manual. There are no* restrictions on the wheels this year.

*Meaning that as long as your wheels are not made of dangerous materials and no metal touches the carpet you are probably ok. (R02, 05, 08 etc) But PLEASE double check with the rules.