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    Gigabit Robotics

    25 May 2016 China Spring, TX 8794A
    Edited 7 months ago by Gigabit Robotics

    I hate to bring this up again, but my group just got a new 3D printer and we are itching to use it for this year's game. I have read the rules but nothing stating 3D printed parts. <R7> Is the only rule that may be in question with

    Non shattering plastic from the following list; polycarbonate, acetel monopolymer (Delrin), acetal copolymer (Acetron GP), POM (acetal), ABS, PEEK, PET, HDPE, LDPE, Nylon (all grades), Polypropylene, FEP; as cut from a single 12" x 24" sheet up to 0.070" thick. i. Plastic can be mechanically altered by cutting, drilling or bending etc., but it cannot be chemically treated, melted or cast. Teams may heat the polycarbonate to aid in bending.

    Can anyone clarify the use of 3D printed parts for these season? Thanks.

    Answered by Jacob Walter

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    I assume you're talking about 3D printing parts for the robot, and not for the field.

    A similar question was asked here . The answer was:

    @Karthik 3D printed parts are only allowed as non functional decorations in the High School and Middle School levels of the VEX Robotics Competition. 3D printed parts are not considered identical to any legal VEX EDR parts

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    jonathan1115

    25 May 2016 Indiana 1115A

    all i can say that there have been conversations about this before quite recently. to sum it up in the high school level you cant 3d print parts.

    1x excellence award winner 2x semifinalist. That one side roller team.

  3. Jacob Walter

    25 May 2016 Answer Courtenay, BC, Canada 7842F

    I assume you're talking about 3D printing parts for the robot, and not for the field.

    A similar question was asked here . The answer was:

    @Karthik 3D printed parts are only allowed as non functional decorations in the High School and Middle School levels of the VEX Robotics Competition. 3D printed parts are not considered identical to any legal VEX EDR parts

    -image-
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