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R602       *Other batteries for cameras or computers only. COTS USB battery packs with a capacity of 100Wh or less (27000mAh at 3.7V) with 5V/5A max output or 12V/5A max output using USB-PD per port, batteries integral to and part of a COTS computing device or self-contained camera (e.g. laptop batteries, GoPro style camera, etc.), or batteries used to power CMOS/RTC features may be used to power COTS computing devices and any peripheral COTS input or output devices connected to the COTS computing device provided they are:

A.      securely fastened to the ROBOT,

B.      connected only using unmodified COTS cables, and

C.      charged according to manufacturer recommendations.

A COTS computing device is a non-roboRIO device used to process or collect sensor information (e.g. a “smart flashlight” is not a COTS computing device).

Similar Rules

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 R601
R601       *Battery limit – everyone has the same power. The only legal source of electrical energy for the ROBOT during the competition, the ROBOT battery, must be 1 and only 1 non-spillable sealed lead acid (SLA) battery with the following specifications:
Rule R606
R606       *Secure the battery. 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.
Rule R604
R604       *Charge batteries at a safe rate. Any battery charger used to charge a ROBOT battery may not be used such that it exceeds 6-Amp average charge current.