Are the switches that we got in the Minibot kit from FIRST Choice the only one that we can for the Minibot or can we use other types of switches.
<R92> The following items are the only permitted materials for use on the MINIBOTS:
…]
M. limit switches,
Do the allowed limit switches have to be physical switches or can they be electronic (infrared, etc.)?
A limit switch is anything marketed as a “limit switch”.
Please read <R92>. Specifically, <R92-M> and <R92-N>. You may also be interested in <R92-A> and <R92-BB>.
Short version: You can use other switches. The rules I referenced tell you what types are legal.
This was answered on the official Q&A; see http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=16189 Anything you can buy at Home Depot (etc) that’s intended to be installed in a wall in a building.