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Official Q&A: VEX V5 Robotics Competition 2025-2026: Push Back

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3098: Tolerance for tools to measure plastics


David Cox
17-Feb-2026

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I know as a head referee we can reinspect teams for plastic. The question is if we use calipers do they need calibrated, if so what traceability is required, and what tolerance should we allow. I noticed some thick plastics in use.

Answered by committee
5-Mar-2026

No, calipers don't need to be calibrated.