Off-Robot Pneumatic Compressor

[FRC111]

Rule <R95>:

Please clarify the rules regarding the compressor when it is not mounted on the robot, but used, instead, for pre-charging the cylinders before the match. What, specifically, is required for powering the compressor in this scenario? Can this be done solely by an external battery, fuse, and power switch? Or must the compressor's power be supplied by the robot through an onboard SPIKE, controlled through the RC, and limited by a pressure switch, even though it is not apart of the robot?

Thank You.

[GDC]

Rule <R95> allows a team to leave the Kit-Of-Parts compressor off the robot but still use it to charge their pneumatics system with pressurized air, thereby saving weight and volume on the robot. However, Rule <R95> does NOT allow a team to bypass any of the other pneumatic or electrical system rules. In particular, even if the compressor is located off-board of the robot, the robot and compressor must still be in compliance with Rule <R90>, Rule <R96>, and Rule <R97>.