Best dance around not allowing 3D Printed parts this season (2022)

[Foster]

Every year there is a question or three about using 3D printed parts.

This years question is about printing HS bearings, from Seth an event partner. Since HS bearings have been out of stock most of the season, can they be printed?
https://www.robotevents.com/VRC/2021-2022/QA/993

The answer is:

I need to start this post by saying I understand the rules regarding 3D printing in VRC.

For the sake of reference, those rules in question being R6, R7, R8 and R13. Namely, 3D printed parts are not permitted in VRC, except in the case of non-functional decorations or License Plates.

Although we appreciate your suggestion, if there is no specific rules question being asked, we must reiterate the following point from the Q&A Usage Guidelines:

The Q&A system is for rules clarifications only. For game questions, suggestions, or concerns outside of specific and official rules questions, contact GDC@vex.com.

Ok Seth, ball is in your court, ask the question again but make sure you reference the rules (and the answer has the rule list to reference)

I’m a little surprised that the GDC didn’t go with the much shorter answer to a similar question found here: legality of 3d printed pneumatic tank mounts : Robot Events

No.

[Sidoti]

Yes, Seth, please do ask this while following the Q&A guidelines.
I get very excited when we can use the clear and concise one word answers.