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R302       *Legal COTS parts and raw materials can be modified. Allowed raw materials and legal COTS parts can be modified (drilled, cut, painted, etc.) as long as no other rules are violated.

Raw materials refers to unfinished building stock such as but not limited to:

-        sheet stock

-        extruded shapes

-        metals, plastic, rubber, and wood

-        magnets

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Rule R301
R301       *COTS MECHANISMS are legal but have limits. COTS MAJOR MECHANISMS (as defined in I301) purposefully designed to complete a game task are prohibited. Allowed exceptions to this rule are:
Rule R304
R304       *Custom parts can be reused year to year. FABRICATED ITEMS created before Kickoff are permitted.
Rule R504
R504       *Do not modify actuators unless explicitly allowed. The integral mechanical and electrical system of any motor or servo must not be modified. Motors and servos used on the ROBOT shall not be modified in any way, except as follows:
Rule R202
R202       *No exposed sharp edges. Protrusions from the ROBOT and exposed surfaces on the ROBOT shall not pose hazards to the ARENA elements (including SCORING ELEMENTS) or people.