wireless communication during a match

[FRC1552]

Ok, I'd like a clarification.

Definition of component

A robot part in its most basic configuration, which cannot be disassembled without damaging or destroying the part, or altering its fundamental function.

<R57> The use of additional electronics is intended to allow teams to construct custom circuits for their robots.
The custom circuits may be used to indirectly affect the robot outputs by providing enhanced sensor feedback
to the Robot Controller to allow it to more effectively decide how to control the robot. In addition to the
required branch power circuit breaker, smaller value fuses may be incorporated in the custom circuits for
additional protection. All outputs from the custom circuits must be connected to the analog inputs, digital
I/O, TTL Serial Port, or Program Port on the Robot Controller.

<R59> Custom Circuits may not:
• Be used for wireless communication, such as sending or receiving a signal to and/or from the alliance
station

So, the way that I'm reading this is that a bluetooth serial port is a component that may be connected to the program port. It is not a custom part which by R59 may not be used for wireless communication.

An inquiring mind wants to know a definitive answer. What rule prohibits a bluetooth serial port from connecting to the programming serial port?


A related question is may we use the bluetooth serial ports in place of the tether in the pits?

thanks.

[GDC]

Bluetooth wireless communications devices may not be used to communicate to/from the Robot Controller or the Operator Interface at any FRC competition event.

All communications to/from the Robot Controller and the Operator Interface in the pits must be done with a hard tether. No wireless control of a robot of any type is permitted in the pits.