Unofficial: Electric Tape Legality

[GBHS_VEX_Member]

From @BBBcube3.14 's post here,

From the way the rules are written, I can say with 99% certainty no.

Let’s look at <R6f> and <R6j>, with bold added for emphasis:

f. A small amount of tape may be used for the following purposes:
i. For the sole purpose of securing any connection between the ends of two (2) VEX cables.
ii. For labeling wires and motors.
iii. For the purposes of preventing leaks on the threaded portions of pneumatic fittings. This is the only acceptable use of Teflon tape.
iv. For securing and retaining a VEXnet Key 2.0 to the VEX ARM® Cortex®-based Microcontroller. Using tape in this manner is highly recommended to ensure a robust connection.
v. All other functional uses of tape, such as grip tape or duct tape, are prohibited.

j. Commercially available items used solely for bundling or wrapping of 2-wire, 3-wire, 4-wire, or V5 Smart Cables, and pneumatic tubing are allowed. These items must solely be used for the purposes of cable protection, organization, or management. This includes but is not limited to electrical tape, cable carrier, cable track, etc. It is up to inspectors to determine whether a component is serving a function beyond protecting and managing cables.

What you are doing is adding traction to hold a cap, so that goes beyond . In addition, the only time electrical tape is mentioned in the manual is in <R6j>, that deals with managing wires, not manipulation of game objects. With that, I believe applies, and that is not legal.

I’ve heard anti-slip mat gets the job done, so maybe consider that instead?

[BBBcube3.14]

I was unsure so thanks for the clarification, @GBHS VEX Member

[BBBcube3.14]

Rubber bands for that purpose as long as they are Vex approved are fine right?

[tabor473]

Rubber bands for that purpose as long as they are Vex approved are fine right?

Yup, rubber bands are just general legal parts.