Answered: <R15> and Premeptive Repairs

[Ephemeral_Being]

<R15> Parts may NOT be modified as follows:
a. Motors, extension cords, sensors, controllers, battery packs, and any other electrical component of the VEX Robotics Design System may NOT
be altered from their original state in ANY way.

•External wires on VEX electrical components may be repaired by soldering, using twist/crimp connectors, electrical tape or shrink tubing such that the original functionality /length is not modified in any way. Wire used in repairs must be identical to VEX wire. Teams may make these repairs at their own risk; incorrect wiring may have undesired results.

We’re having problems with wires frequently getting damaged in certain areas and have to end up covering them in electrical tape anyway. Is it legal to preemptively place electrical tape over highly sensitive areas of wiring?

[Karthik]

We’re having problems with wires frequently getting damaged in certain areas and have to end up covering them in electrical tape anyway. Is it legal to preemptively place electrical tape over highly sensitive areas of wiring?

No, this is not legal.