SECTION TWO
WORKCELL RULES
W1: Workcells are built from the VEX V5 system Workcells may be built ONLY using official VEX V5 and VEX IQ components, unless otherwise specifically noted within these rules. Products from the VEXpro or VEX Robotics by HEXBUG* product line cannot be used for construction unless cross-listed as part of the VEX V5 system. Any parts which are identical to legal VEX parts are permitted. For the purposes of this rule, products which are identical in all ways except for color are permissible. *The HEXBUG brand is a registered trademark belonging to Spin Master Corp. W2: Custom Parts Teams are allowed to fabricate their own custom components for their Workcell utilizing the following additional raw materials: a. An unlimited amount of non-shattering plastic from the following list: polycarbonate, acetal homopolymer (Delrin), acetal copolymer (Acetron GP), POM (acetal), ABS, PEEK, PET, HDPE, LDPE, Nylon (all grades), Polypropylene, and FEP. b. An unlimited amount of silicone, polyurethane, or other rubber. c. An unlimited amount of composite materials, such as G10 (Garolite), FR-4, or carbon fiber. d. An unlimited number of plastic 3D printed parts. W3: A limited amount of tape is allowed Workcells may use a small amount of tape for the following purposes: a. For labeling wires and motors. b. For the purposes of preventing leaks on threaded portions of pneumatic fittings. This is the only acceptable use of Teflon tape. W4: Certain non-VEX screws, nuts, and washers are allowed #4, #6, #8, M3, M3.5, or M4 screws up to 2” (50.8mm) long (nominal), and any commercially available nut, washer, and/or spacer (up to 2” / 50.8mm long) to fit these screws may be used. The intent of this rule is to allow teams to purchase their own commodity hardware without introducing additional functionality not found in standard VEX equipment. W5: New VEX parts are legal Additional VEX components released during the competition season on vexrobotics.com are considered legal for use. Some “new” components may have certain restrictions placed on them upon their release. W6: Workcell Electronics Workcells must use exactly one (1) VEX V5 Robot Brain (276-4810). Workcells can only use up to twenty (20) 11 watt (276-4840) and/or 5.5 watt motors (276-4842). V5 Smart Motors, connected to Smart Ports, are the only motors that may be used with a V5 Robot Brain. The 3-wire ports may not be used to control motors of any kind.
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