Parts usage from previous KoPs

[FRC1743]

Neither the 2007 Banebots transmission nor the 2006 CMUCam module are available COTS any more. However, both are available COTS in slightly modified formats... the Banebots transmission has been upgraded, and the CMUCam module has had the servo headers removed. According to a previous Q&A response, the Banebots transmissions are still allowed, but per <R36>, the 2006 CMUCam is given as an example of a former KoP part that is no longer allowed because it has been revised. Can you please explain how to determine if a non-COTS part from a previous KoP is covered by the "etc." in <R36>? Thank you.

[GDC]

The rule differentiates between parts that are functionally and materially equivalent to available commercials versions, and parts that are functionally different due to revision updates and other changes.

The CMUcam II modules provided in the 2006 Kit Of Parts (which are no longer commercially available) are functionally different than that currently-available versions. So, the 2006 CMUcam II modules are prohibited. The CMUcam modules provided in the 2007 Kit Of Parts are still commercially available, so they may be re-used.

The Banebots gearboxes are a special case. The new version of the gearbox includes required quality improvements, however the fundamental functionality remains unchanged.