<R19>
Prohibited Items. The following types of mechanisms and components are NOT allowed.
• Those that could potentially damage Field Elements or Blocks.
• Those that could potentially damage other competing Robots.
• Those that pose an unnecessary risk of Entanglement with other Robots or Field Elements.
• Those that could pose a potential safety hazard to Drive Team Members, event staff, or other humans.
• Products from the VEXpro, VEX EXP, VEX IQ, VEX GO, VEX 123, VEX CTE, VEX AIM, VEX AIR, or VEX Robotics by HEXBUG* product lines, unless specifically allowed by a clause of <R17> or “cross-listed” as part of the VEX V5 Product lines (see <R17a>). * The HEXBUG brand is a registered trademark belonging to Spin Master Corp
• The following electronics from the VEX Cortex control system.
| SKU |
Description |
| 276-2192 |
VEXnet Joystick |
| 276-1891 |
VEXnet Partner Joystick |
| 276-2194 |
VEX ARM® Cortex-based Microcontroller |
| 276-2245 / 276-3245 |
VEXnet Key 1.0 / 2.0 |
| 276-2177 |
2-Wire Motor 393 |
| 276-2162 |
3-Wire Servo |
| 276-2210 |
VEX Flashlight |
| 276-2193 |
Motor Controller 29 |
• Components that are unique to the V5 Workcell product line. This includes the following.
| SKU |
Description |
| 276-7151 |
Robot Arm Metal |
| 276-7152 |
Robot Brain Mount |
| 276-7153 |
Input Output Conveyor |
| 276-7720 |
Disc Feeder |
| 276-7047 |
V5 Electromagnet |
• Components obtained from the V5 beta program, including V5 beta firmware. All V5 beta hardware can be identified by its lighter gray pre-production color. Robot Brains, Robot Batteries, Controllers, and Vision Sensors from the V5 beta have a “BETA TEST” stamp on them. Smart Motors and Radios do not have this stamp, but can still be identified by color.
• Components from the VEXplorer kit that are not found in modern VEX V5 kits. These include (but may not be limited to) electronics, wheels, non-standard gears, and plastic connectors.
• Standalone VEX Smart Field Controller Brains (SKU 276-7577).
• VEX apparel, competition support materials, packaging, or other non-Robot products.
• 3D printed Robot parts for any purpose, including non-functional decorations and license plates.
• Speakers and other audio devices that create sound are not permitted. 3D printed Controller attachments, 3D printed Robot alignment tools, and/or other custom 3D printed tools that do not go onto the Robot during a Match are not considered Robot parts, and may be legal for use if they meet the requirements of other pertinent rules.
This rule is applied differently for VEX U. See Rules <VUR2>, <VUR5>, <VUR6>, & <VUR13>.
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