Answered: <R1> Robot Subsystems

[The_reDMR]

Hello Karthik,

<R1> of the vex Skyrise manual states that a robot consists of:

Subsystem 1: Mobile robotic base including wheels, tracks, legs, or any other mechanism that allows the
robot to navigate the majority of the flat playing field surface. For a stationary robot, the robotic base without
wheels would be considered Subsystem 1.
Subsystem 2: Power and control system that includes a VEX legal battery, a VEX control system, and
associated motors for the mobile robotic base.
Subsystem 3: Additional mechanisms (and associated motors) that allow manipulation of game objects or
navigation of field obstacles.

and later states:

Thus if you are swapping out an entire subsystem of either item 1 or 2, you have
now created a second robot and are no longer legal.

A combination of this definition and the ruling in
https://vexforum.com/t/answered-r2-clarification/27830/1&highlight=configurations

All robot configurations must be inspected before being used in competition, as per <R2b>. The best practice with a robot like the one you’ve described is to have the robot inspected in both of its configurations. If this is done, there’s no need to have it reinspected each time you switch the Skyrise manipulator.

leads me to believe that as long as something falls under subsystem 3, you are free to change it throughout the tournament.

My question is: Would a manipulator, including motors and pneumatics, fall under this category and therefore be able to be changed throughout the tournament? I am assuming that I would have both configurations of the robot inspected at the time of inspection.

I understand the ruling here: [https://vexforum.com/t/answered-swapping-subsystems-during-robot-skills-and-matches/28719/1
but wanted to clarify that motors and pneumatics were included in this definition.

Thanks for all of your help!](https://vexforum.com/t/answered-swapping-subsystems-during-robot-skills-and-matches/28719/1)

[Karthik]

My question is: Would a manipulator, including motors and pneumatics, fall under this category and therefore be able to be changed throughout the tournament? I am assuming that I would have both configurations of the robot inspected at the time of inspection.

I understand the ruling here: https://vexforum.com/t/answered-swapping-subsystems-during-robot-skills-and-matches/28719/1
but wanted to clarify that motors and pneumatics were included in this definition.

Yes, this would be legal.

[The_reDMR]

Yes, this would be legal.

Just to be crystal clear, if we have one intake that specializes in cubes vs another intake that specializes in skyrises, we can interchange them throughout the tournament as long as both pass inspection.

[Karthik]

Just to be crystal clear, if we have one intake that specializes in cubes vs another intake that specializes in skyrises, we can interchange them throughout the tournament as long as both pass inspection.

Yes, this is legal.

[The_reDMR]

Thanks, we defiantly appreciate the responses!

[Karthik]

Thanks, we defiantly appreciate the responses!

There’s no need to be “defiant”, but you’re welcome!

[The_reDMR]

There’s no need to be “defiant”, but you’re welcome!

Haha, I think you know I meant “definitely”

[Karthik]

Haha, I think you know I meant “definitely”

Yup, but I couldn’t resist pointing it out.