Old Encoders

[DinerKid]

Are teams allowed to use the old style encoders, the ones that only have one wire out of them? I read the rules over again and it is not really clear about older/upgraded vex parts.

Thanks
~DK

[Rick_TYler]

Yes, they are legal for competition. The only VEX parts specifically excluded in the rules are electrical parts from the VEXplorer product line:

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

<R10> Robots must ONLY utilize the VEXnet system for all robot communication.
a. VEX 75Mhz Crystal Radios are prohibited.
b. Electronics from the VEX-RCR product line are prohibited including all VEXplorer electronics.

I looked for, but could not find, any restriction on the use of discontinued products.

[DinerKid]

I looked at the same place. Just wanted to make sure. Thanks