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R601       *Battery limit – everyone has the same main ROBOT power. The only legal source of electrical energy for the ROBOT control system and actuation during the competition, the ROBOT battery, must be 1 and only 1 approved 12V NiMH main battery. The ROBOT main battery must have a COTS equivalent in-line 20A ATM mini blade fuse installed. Installed connectors may be replaced with other popular connectors such as Anderson Powerpole, XT30, or any connector with a comparable power rating. The only allowed ROBOT main power battery packs are:

Table 12‑4: Legal ROBOT Main Power Battery Packs

Battery Pack

Part Number

Notes

AndyMark Flat Pack Battery DC 12V

am-5290

 

goBILDA 12V NiMH Nested Battery

3100-0012-0020

 

Matrix 12V 3000mAh NiMH

14-0014

May be labeled as “Modern Robotics”

REV 12V Slim Battery

REV-31-1302

 

Studica 12V 3000mAh NiMH

70025

 

TETRIX MAX 12V 3000mAh NiMH

W39057

Formerly 739023

WATTOS 12V Battery

WT-NMH1230

 

There are many other similar style batteries available from multiple VENDORS, but only the listed manufactures and part numbers are legal for use at FIRST Tech Challenge Events.

Batteries should be charged in accordance with manufacturer’s specification. (Please see the FIRST Safety Manual for additional information.)

Similar Rules

Rule R602
R602       *Other batteries are only allowed for peripheral devices and LEDs only. COTS USB battery packs with a capacity of 100Wh or less (27,000mAh at 3.7V), with 5V/5A max output or 12V/5A max output using USB-PD per port, and batteries integral to a self-contained camera (e.g., GoPro style camera) may be used provided they are:
Rule R605
R605       *Batteries are not ballast. No batteries other than those allowed per R601 and R602 are allowed on the ROBOT, whether or not they are being used to supply power.
Rule R606
R606       *Batteries should be securely mounted. The ROBOT battery must be secured such that it will not dislodge during vigorous ROBOT interaction including if the ROBOT is turned over or placed in any arbitrary orientation. Batteries must be mounted such that they are protected from direct contact with other ROBOTS or any sharp edges.
Rule R614
R614       *Energize Power Regulating Devices as specified. All power regulating devices (R505) must be powered per the manufacturer’s instructions and the following table must be true: