Answered: Mounting hardware for solenoids

[anon50541363]

@Chuck_Glick

Just would like an official ruling for mounting methods of VEX legal solenoids. As we are allowed to use any available #6 and #8 hardware that is no longer than 2", can the addition of #4 hardware be added into this clause for the mounting of solenoids only?

The only reasoning behind this question is to provide teams with a more secure method of attaching solenoids to their robots than zip ties.

Thank you for consideration,

Chuck

Rule <R7c> has been updated on 05/22 as follows. The new section is bolded for emphasis.

@VEX Sack Attack Game Manual

<R7> Robots are allowed the following additional “non-VEX” components:
c. Any #4, #6, #8, M2, M2.5, M3 or M4 screw up to 2" long, and any commercially available nut to fit these screws.

Thus, the use of #4 hardware is now permitted.

[Karthik]

@Chuck_Glick

Just would like an official ruling for mounting methods of VEX legal solenoids. As we are allowed to use any available #6 and #8 hardware that is no longer than 2", can the addition of #4 hardware be added into this clause for the mounting of solenoids only?

The only reasoning behind this question is to provide teams with a more secure method of attaching solenoids to their robots than zip ties.

Thank you for consideration,

Chuck

Rule <R7c> has been updated on 05/22 as follows. The new section is bolded for emphasis.

@VEX Sack Attack Game Manual

<R7> Robots are allowed the following additional “non-VEX” components:
c. Any #4, #6, #8, M2, M2.5, M3 or M4 screw up to 2" long, and any commercially available nut to fit these screws.

Thus, the use of #4 hardware is now permitted.

[Karthik]

@Chuck_Glick

Beautiful. I can make pretty robots even more pretty now. You rock.

You’re welcome!