Answered: Rule <R15> clarification needed for limit switch

[paulctan]

Are we allowed to bend the arm of the VEX limit switch?

According to Rule <R15>, “…sensors,… may NOT be altered from their original state in ANY way”

Can we bend the limit switch arm (i.e. can bending the limit switch arm be exempted from this rule), or do we have to design the robot around the part?

Thanks.

Paul Tan.
Coach VRC Team 2027
Coach FTC Team 27
Mentor FRC Team 188

[JVN]

@paulctan

Are we allowed to bend the arm of the VEX limit switch?

According to Rule <R15>, “…sensors,… may NOT be altered from their original state in ANY way”

Can we bend the limit switch arm (i.e. can bending the limit switch arm be exempted from this rule), or do we have to design the robot around the part?

Thanks.

Paul Tan.
Coach VRC Team 2027
Coach FTC Team 27
Mentor FRC Team 188

Bending the limit switch arm is legal. This arm is designed to be modified as you describe.

-John