Is the Vex AA Robot Battery Holder still legal to use? I am not sure if it is a 7.2v output as I am unable to find those specs. I would think that if it is 7.2v output it would be legal.
Karthik
February 23, 2015, 1:09pm
#2
This is still a legal component for use on your Robot. However powering your Robot with AA batteries is not legal.
(1) VEX 7.2V Robot Battery Pack of any type, unless the robot is utilizing the VEX Power Expander, and a single (1) 9V backup battery. Robots utilizing the VEX Power Expander can use a second (2) VEX 7.2V Robot Battery of any type.
Some events may make special allowances of AA batteries in lieu of a VEX 7.2V Battery Pack, however this is an infrequent occurrence.
The rules listed in this section represent the way the game will be played at ALL VEX Robotics Competition
b. Allow AA batteries to power the robot instead of a VEX 7.2V Battery Pack
I am more confused by your answer. In what way could this be used on the robot and not be used to power the robot?
Karthik
February 24, 2015, 9:36am
#4
Teams are creative, they never cease to surprise us with the unique material utilization.
The battery box is a legal VRC part, but you may not power your robot with AA batteries.