Answered: Simple Pneumatics Question Redo.

[AndrewRemmers1902]

Hello VEX!

I have a simple question for you guys about pneumatics!

Is it legal to use coiled tubing at all? Or in the case we cant use coiled tubing could we do it ourselves and still be legal?

For an example:
Something like this

• Andrew

[Karthik]

@AndrewRemmers1902

Hello VEX!

I have a simple question for you guys about pneumatics!

Is it legal to use coiled tubing at all? Or in the case we cant use coiled tubing could we do it ourselves and still be legal?

Let’s take a look at the applicable rules from the VEX Gateway Game Manual

@VEX Gateway Game Manual

<R5> Robots may be built ONLY from Official Robot Components from the VEX Robotics Design System unless otherwise specifically noted within these rules.

@VEX Gateway Game Manual

<R7> Robots are allowed the following additional “non-VEX” components:
b. Any parts which are identical to legal VEX parts. For the purposes of this rule, products which are identical in all ways except for color are permissible. Note: It is up to inspectors to determine whether a component is “identical” to an official VEX component.

Thus, the only pneumatic tubing allowed would be the tubing that is available from VEX or an identical version of the official tubing. Thus purchasing off the shelf pre-coiled tubing would be illegal. However, there are no rules prohibiting you from coiling your own VEX legal pneumatic tubing.

[AndrewRemmers1902]

Thanks Karthik!

I guess its time to pull out the heat gun and pipes!

[Karthik]

@AndrewRemmers1902

Thanks Karthik!

I guess its time to pull out the heat gun and pipes!

You’re welcome!