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Official Q&A: VIQC 2019-2020: Squared Away

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Scuff controller for VEX IQ


24R
31-Jan-2020

Would a scuff controller add-on to the VEX IQ controller be legal?
We've seen a few of these in the VRC game, and our IQ teams are asking if something similar would be legal in Squared Away.

https://www.robotevents.com/VRC/2019-2020/QA/337

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R13: Parts may NOT be modified. a. Examples of modifications include, but are not limited to, bending, cutting, sanding, gluing, or melting. b. Cutting metal VEX IQ or VEX EDR shafts to custom lengths is permitted. This is the only legal exception to this rule.

Answered by Game Design Committee

Yes, the attachment shown in the attached photo would be legal, provided it is easily removable and does not modify electrical components in any way.