Is it okay to use old vex batteries (from cortex model) to add weight only (no power) to the robot?
thanks Molly
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Official Q&A: VIQC 2019-2020: Squared Away
Adding weight to a robot
Answered by Game Design Committee
Rule R8 is partially quoted below, with a portion bolded for emphasis:
<R8> Some non-VEX items are permitted. Robots are allowed to use the following additional “non-VEX IQ” components: a. Appropriate non-functional decorations, provided that these do not affect the Robot performance in any significant way or affect the outcome of the Match.
The weight/counterbalance provided in this case would be considered "functional", and would not be legal.