Backup 7.2V mAh

[FRC1147]

According to <R68> The 7.2V Robot Control backup battery must be connected to the Controller as described in the
Controller’s manual. The 7.2v battery should be charged to at least 7.0v before entering a match. As a
replacement for the FIRST supplied battery, any other 7.2V NiCad battery pack may be used."

Does this allow us to have a custom built 7.2V, or a COTS 7.2V backup battery instead of the one from the KOP, such as a 7.2V 1500mAh RC car battery?
If so, does this part of <R53> still apply?
"<R53> The 7.2v backup battery may be charged on or off the robot. When off the robot, the battery is to be charged with the provided 7.2V backup battery charger."

Bill Kendall
billbo911@comcast.net

[GDC]

Yes, you may use an alternate 7.2v battery as the back-up battery. Yes, Rule <R53> does still apply.