Please clarify Bank Shot Game manual

Robotics_in_Room_30 · December 18, 2015, 6:32pm

Robot – An operator controlled vehicle designed and built by a VEX IQ Challenge team to perform specific tasks on the field. The robot may be constructed using only the VEX IQ platform parts and mechanical/structural components from the VEX Robotics by HEXBUG product line. No other parts will be allowed on the Robot. Prior to participating in matches, each Robot will be required to pass an inspection. Additional inspections may be required at the discretion of event personnel.

What are VEX IQ platform parts? Can I use a VEX differential (not made by HEXBUG)?

Karthik · December 22, 2015, 7:54am

The VEX IQ platform consists of the various parts specified on vexiq.com. Robot rule <R6> has more details.

VEX IQ Challenge Bank Shot Game Manual:

<R6> Robots may be built ONLY from Official Robot Components from the VEX IQ product line, unless otherwise specifically noted within these rules.
a. During inspections if there is a question about whether something is an official VEX IQ component, a team will be required to provide documentation to an inspector that proves the component’s source. Such types of documentation include receipts, part numbers, or other printed documentation.
b. Only the VEX IQ components specifically designed for use in Robot construction are allowed. Using additional components outside their typical purpose is against the intent of the rule (i.e. please don’t try using VEX IQ apparel, team or event support materials, packaging or other non-robot products on a VEX IQ Challenge Robot).
c. Products from the VEX EDR or VEXpro product line cannot be used for robot construction. Products from the VEX product line that are also cross listed as part of the VEX IQ product line are legal.
d. Mechanical/structural components from the VEX Robotics by HEXBUG product line are legal for robot construction. However, electrical components from the VEX Robotics by HEXBUG product line are illegal for robot construction.
e. Official Robotics Components from the VEX IQ product line that have been discontinued are still legal for robot use. However teams must be aware of <R6a>.
f. 3D printed versions of VEX IQ components are not legal for use.

Yes, you can use the VEX IQ Differential, as it is a VEX IQ robot component.