Answered: Repair of High Strength Motors

[TPRMentor]

We have an over heated 393 motor which we would like to repair in lieu of buying a new one. Is it legal to repair the motor by replacing the HR-PTC Thermistor (HR30-090) as long as the new thermistor has the same specifications as the original one in the blown motor.

[Karthik]

We have an over heated 393 motor which we would like to repair in lieu of buying a new one. Is it legal to repair the motor by replacing the HR-PTC Thermistor (HR30-090) as long as the new thermistor has the same specifications as the original one in the blown motor.

No, this would be considered a modification of the motor and is not legal as per <R15a> of the VEX Round Up game manual. Please the rule quoted below:

<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.