R712       *Only specified modifications to core control system devices permitted. The DRIVER STATION device and software, Android-based ROBOT CONTROLLER device, main and secondary power switch(es), power regulation devices, fuses, and batteries shall not be tampered with, modified, or adjusted in any way (tampering includes drilling, cutting, machining, rewiring, disassembling, painting, removing enclosures and replacing with custom enclosures, etc.), with the following exceptions:

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

B.      fasteners (including adhesives) may be used to attach devices to the OPERATOR CONSOLE or ROBOT or to secure cables to the device,

C.      thermal interface material may be used to improve heat conduction,

D.      labeling may be applied to indicate device identification, purpose, connectivity, functional performance, etc. as long as they do not cover labels or markings used to identify the product,

E.      jumpers may be changed from their default location,

F.      jumpers or switches may be moved to configure devices per the manufacturer’s manual,

G.     device firmware may be updated with manufacturer supplied firmware,

H.     integral wires on motor controllers and batteries may be cut, stripped, and/or connectorized,

I.        devices except batteries may be repaired, provided the performance and specifications of the device after the repair are identical to those before the repair,

J.      add insulating material to exposed conductors,

K.      tape may be applied for debris protection, and

L.      power switch mounting brackets can be modified or replaced.