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Legal Non-VEX IQ components. Robots are allowed to use the following additional components from sources other than VEX Robotics:
• Rubber bands no larger than 7.5” long and 0.25” wide.
• ⅛” metal shafts from the VEX V5 product line.
• Other products from the VEX V5 product line that are also cross-listed as part of the VEX IQ product line are legal. A “cross-listed” product is one which can be found in both the VEX IQ and VEX V5 sections of the VEX Robotics website.
• Mechanical/structural components from the VEX Robotics by HEXBUG* product line are legal for Robot construction.
• Mechanical/structural components from the VEX GO product line are legal for Robot construction.
• Aerosol-based cooling/freeze spray may be used to assist in cooling motors. Teams using freeze spray or similar products in ways that may reasonably be deemed unsafe could be subject to <S1> Violations.
• Cleaners, disinfectants, and/or sanitizers may be used to assist in cleaning Robots, parts, components, etc. VEX Robotics recommends these procedures for cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing Robot parts.
• A limited amount of tape is allowed for the sole purpose of labeling motors, Robot Brains, and/or controllers.
• Food-safe lubricants (grease, oils, or other lubricants) may be used on Robots, provided they are used in moderation and can not contaminate the Field, other Robots, Field Elements, and/or Scoring Objects. * The HEXBUG brand is a registered trademark belonging to Spin Master Corp