Rule R710

R710 *Only specified modifications to control system devices permitted. The Driver Station Software, roboRIO, PDP/PDP2.0/PDH, PCM(s)/PH(s), VRM(s)/RPM(s), RSL, 120A breaker, motor controllers, MXP devices used to control actuators per R713-C, relay modules (per R504-B), wireless bridge, PDP/PDP2.0/PDH breakers and fuses, Servo Power Module, and batteries shall not be tampered with, modified, or adjusted in any way (tampering includes drilling, cutting, machining, rewiring, disassembling, painting, etc.), with the following exceptions:

Please note that the Driver Station Software is a separate application from the Dashboard. The Driver Station Software may not be modified, while teams are expected to customize their Dashboard code.

A. User programmable code in the roboRIO may be customized.

B. Motor controllers may be calibrated as described in owner's manuals.

C. Fans may be attached to motor controllers and may be powered from the power input terminals.

D. If powering the compressor, the fuse on a Spike H-Bridge Relay may be replaced with a VB3A-20A Snap-Action circuit breaker.

E. Wires, cables, and signal lines may be connected via the standard connection points provided on the devices.

F. Fasteners (including adhesives) may be used to attach the device to the OPERATOR CONSOLE or ROBOT or to secure cables to the device.

G. Thermal interface material may be used to improve heat conduction.

H. Labeling may be applied to indicate device purpose, connectivity, functional performance, etc.

I. Jumpers may be changed from their default location.

J. Limit switch jumpers may be removed from a Jaguar motor controller and a custom limit switch circuit may be substituted.

K. Device firmware may be updated with manufacturer supplied firmware.

L. Integral wires on motor controllers may be cut, stripped, and/or connectorized.

M. Devices may be repaired, provided the performance and specifications of the device after the repair are identical to those before the repair.

N. The cover may be removed from the Talon SRX or Talon FX data port.

O. Electrical tape may be applied to the aluminum plate inside the wireless bridge.

P. The input terminal cover from the PDP may be omitted (no other element may be installed using the threaded holes to install something in place of the PDP terminal cover).

Q. The roboRIO 2.0 SD card may be replaced with an SD card of any capacity.

R. adding insulating material to exposed conductors.

S. replacing control system power terminal blocks (e.g. RSL power connector) with functional equivalents

T. tape may be applied for debris protection.

Please note that while repairs are permitted, the allowance is independent of any manufacturer’s warranty. Teams make repairs at their own risk and should assume that any warranty or return options are forfeited. Be aware that diagnosing and repairing COMPONENTS such as these can be difficult.

For more information about modification O, please see this OM5P-AC Radio Modification article.