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Official Q&A: VEXU 2018-2019: Turning Point

Usage Guidelines All Questions

124: R15 3D printed Scuff Controller


8232Y
23-Oct-2018

a. Does the ruling from last year carry over concerning adding 3D printed (or other, not legal for competition material) paddles to the controller that physically press the existing buttons, without modifying the electrical functions in anyway.

b. If yes on (a), does the same apply to the V5 controller.

c. If yes on (b), does the mounting method matter, since the V5 controller does not have the (2) 6-32 threaded holes available for mounting. Are adhesives allowed for mounting, or should any paddles be designed to snap over or mechanically clamp around the V5 controller.

And rather than making them ask again: d. Do any of these rulings change for VEX U teams?

Answered by Game Design Committee

This is legal, provided that the VEXnet Joystick and/or V5 Controller are not modified in any way.

Bear in mind that the best way to demonstrate to an inspector, referee, or EP that the controller has not been invasively modified is to be able to remove the addition if asked to do so. Thus, permanent attachments like glue would not be recommended, even though they may technically not be considered "modifications".