What are the rules om cutting materials?

VEX Robotics Competition Discussion VRC
#1

The rules on the topic of cutting materials (such as axles) are a bit unclear. Could anyone clarify?

#2

You can cut just about anything.

Unless the rules say “you must not do …” then usually it’s ok.

#3

Mr. Pearman is right. Cutting, even like this, is legal.

1:46 is the sweet look at their mechanism.

#4

Just no heat treating or annealing. But pretty much bend em and cut em all you want. (metal, not sensors)

Anyone bent a HS shaft yet? (to a purposeful 90 degree bend I mean)

#5

Just a quick question, as I don’t remember the answer. Are you allowed to bend the arm on a limit switch.

#6

Well they bend pretty much on their own if you look at them funny. They are quite fragile.

We’ve had teams bend them at times and never got a funny look in inspections.

#7

Yes… bend them at your will. It’s designed to be bent.

#8