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Official Q&A: VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2025-2026: Mix & Match
2933: Allow Use of a Mechanical Level
At a recent event, we were told that using a mechanical level was illegal or against the rules. After reviewing the rules and the official Q&A, I have not been able to find any such rule.
Is there any clarification on whether a device may be used to determine if a field is within the allowed parameters?
Answered by committee
Using a tool to check that Fields are within the allowed parameters isn't expressly illegal, but the Head Referee can disallow it through rule <GG3> if the Students are delaying the start of a Match. We advise that your Students work with the Event Partner to do this checking on Fields before Matches begin to ensure there's time to address any issues that arise.