Vex Challenge Ringmaster, Manual

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VEX IQ Challenge Ringmaster – Game Manual
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Copyright 2017, VEX Robotics Inc.
2017-08-17
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<R10> Robots
must use ONLY one (1) VEX IQ Robot Brain.
a. Robot
brains, microcontrollers, or other electronic components that are part of the VEX
Robotics by HEXBUG, VEX EDR, or VEXpro product line are not allowed.
b. Robots
must use one of the VEX IQ 900 MHz radio, VEX IQ 2.4 GHz radio, or VEX IQ Smart
Radio in conjunction with their VEX IQ Robot Brain.
c.
The only legal method of driving the
Robot
during
Teamwork
and
Driving Skills Matches
is
the VEX IQ Controller.
<R11> Robots
may use up to six (6) VEX IQ Smart Motors.
a.
Additional motors cannot be used on the
Robot
(even ones that aren’t connected).
<R12>
The only allowable sources of electrical power for a VEX IQ Challenge
Robot
is any one (1)
VEX IQ Robot Battery or six (6) AA batteries.
a. Additional batteries cannot be used on the
Robot
(even ones that aren’t connected).
<R13> Parts may NOT be modified.
a.
Examples of modifications include, but are not limited to bending and cutting.
<R14>
The following types of mechanisms and components are NOT allowed:
a. Those that could potentially damage playing
Field Elements
, specifically the
Rings
.
b.
Those that could potentially damage other
Robots
.
c.
Those that pose an unnecessary risk of entanglement.
<R15>
A
Robot
is deemed successfully inspected when it has been recorded as “passed” by an
Inspector and the inspection form has been signed by the Inspector and a Student Team member.
<R16>
Teams
must bring their
Robots
to the field prepared to play.
Teams
should ensure that their
batteries are charged before they place the
Robot
on the field.
<R17>
Teams should make sure that their VEX IQ firmware is up to date.