<R59> Clarification

[FRC368]

Hello,

As quoted in the following rule:

<R59> Additional motors specifically permitted on 2008 FRC ROBOTS include:
• All motors, actuators, and servos provided in the 2008 Kit Of Parts

There seems to be some confusion regarding the interpretation of this rule. Because the word Additional precedes the line that includes all the 2008 kit motors, it may be interpreted that we can use an unlimited number of additional motors that are identical to the ones that have already been given to us in the 2008 kit. This would imply that we could use an unlimited amount of the same type of Banebot motors that was given to us in the kit. The only limitation seems to be the maximum number of CIM motors which is 4.

Although we may be wrong, this interpretation doesn't seem correct, as it isn't consistent with prior competition rules. Our assumption is that you can only use the number of motors given in the kit of parts plus 2 additional CIMS and additional servos, which would be consistent with previous competition rules.

Some rookie teams have asked us about this rule and an official clarification would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
TKM.368

[GDC]

The correct interpretation is the you may use the motors provided in the Kit Of Parts, unlimited HITEC servos, unlimited FTC servos, unlimited FTC motors, and up to two more CIM motors. You may not use an unlimited number of "Kit motors."