Tetrix Motor/Gearbox

[2011FRC2775]

In regards to to R47 and R93 Is the Gearbox on the Tetrix motor considered to be integral to the motor? Can the gearbox be removed and/or modified as long as the motor itself is not changed.

[GDC]

No, the gearbox is not considered integral to the motor. Yes, the gearbox may be removed and modified.

[2011FRC3302]

In this post (http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=16247), modification of motor output shaft gear teeth is allowed per R47. The only output shaft on the Tetrix motors that has gear teeth is the one driving the attached gearbox.

We would like clarification as to what defines the motor. Is the gearbox that comes attached to the Tetrix motor considered a separate component, or integral to the motor? Removal of the 3 mounting screws on the gearbox allows removal from the motor with no structural or electrical alterations to the motor itself.

Thanks,
FRC3302

[2011FRC3167]

Hello,

Would it be appropriate to remove the gearboxes from the Tetrix motors for the MINIBOT? <G19> States that the MINIBOT can only get mechanical energy from the unaltered motors, yet <R47> says nothing of removing gearheads from motors. It would appear that this is both legal and illegal. Could you please inform us which it is? This could greatly effect our designs. Thanks for your time!

FIRST Team 3167

[2011FRC0240]

Are we allowed to take off the gearbox on the motors for the minibot?