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Official Q&A: VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2024-2025: Rapid Relay
2618: Clarification on R1 - Subsystems and Motor Usage
Hello GDC, We would like to ask some questions of rule R1 about subsystems. From the rule R1, it define motors that are used for subsystem 1 as subsystem 2, and it say we cannot swap the whole subsystem 1 or 2 which will cause violate. So I would like to ask some questions about it:
- Motor Shared Between Subsystem 3 and Subsystem 1:
• If a motor is used for both Subsystem 3 and Subsystem 1, does this mean it is considered part of Subsystem 2?
• If so, does this imply that we cannot move or replace this motor, since it would be classified as part of Subsystem 2?
- Repositioning a Motor Within Subsystem 1:
• Suppose we have a drivetrain that uses only two motors.
• If we move one of these motors to a different mounting position while still exclusively powering Subsystem 1 (drivetrain), would this be considered a violation of R1?
Thank you for your time and clarification!
If a motor is used for both Subsystem 3 and Subsystem 1, does this mean it is considered part of Subsystem 2?
No.
If we move one of these motors to a different mounting position while still exclusively powering Subsystem 1 (drivetrain), would this be considered a violation of R1?
No. As stated in the blue box in rule <R1>, "Trying to decide if changing a pin, a wheel, or a motor constitutes a separate Robot is missing the intent and spirit of this rule."