Looks like these are legal now!
VRC Tipping Point Game Manual Updates - #12 by VEX_GDC
- Updated R12 to include standoffs
Certain non-VEX fasteners are allowed. Robots may use any commercially available #4, #6, #8, M3, M3.5, or M4 screw up to 2.5” (63.5mm) long (nominal), and any commercially available nut, washer, standoff, and / or non-threaded spacer (up to 2.5” (63.5mm) long) to fit these screws.