Answered: VEXnet extension cable use

[eugenefan1-100]

is it legal to use a USB extention cable to make it possible to mount a vexnet key in a more open place with less metal and obsructions to keep it from disconnecting. Last year i saw a team that used an extention cable to mount the vexnet in a better place that was competing.

[Karthik]

@eugenefan1-100

is it legal to use a USB extention cable to make it possible to mount a vexnet key in a more open place with less metal and obsructions to keep it from disconnecting. Last year i saw a team that used an extention cable to mount the vexnet in a better place that was competing.

Please make sure you read the Q&A usage guidelines prior to posting in this forum. Specifically the part about reading and searching the VEX Sack Attack Game Manual thoroughly before posting.

There is a specific rule, <R7j> which deals with the use of USB extension cables.

@VEX Sack Attack Game Manual

<R7> Robots are allowed the following additional “non-VEX” components:
j. A USB extension cable may be used for the sole purpose of remote mounting of a VEXnet key. The key must be mounted in the following manner.
i. The VEXnet key must be mounted such that no metal is touching the key above the VEXnet logo.
ii. No metal may be within 2” of the top of the VEXnet key.

Thus, you many use a USB extension cable for the sole purpose of remote mount of a VEXnet key.