<R6>
Robots are built from the VEX V5 system. Robots may be built ONLY using official VEX V5 components, unless otherwise specifically noted within these rules. Teams are responsible for providing documentation proving a part’s legality in the event of a question. Examples of documentation include receipts, part numbers, official VEX websites, or other printed evidence. Products from the VEXpro, VEX EXP, VEX IQ, VEX GO, VEX 123, or VEX Robotics by HEXBUG product lines cannot be used for Robot construction, unless specifically allowed by a clause of <R7> or “cross-listed” as part of the VEX V5 Product lines. For example, Flex Wheels and VersaHubs are VEXpro components that can be found on the VEX “Flex Wheels” page, and are thus legal: https://www.vexrobotics.com/vrc-flex-wheels.html. The following electronics from the VEX Cortex control system are not permitted:
| SKU |
Description |
| 276-2192 |
VEXnet Joystick |
| 276-1891 |
VEXnet Partner Joystick |
| 276-2194 |
VEX ARM® Cortex-based Microcontroller |
| 276-2245 / 276-3245 |
VEXnet Key 1.0 / 2.0 |
| 276-2177 |
2-Wire Motor 393 |
| 276-2162 |
3-Wire Servo |
| 276-2210 |
VEX Flashlight |
| 276-2193 |
Motor Controller 29 |
The following electronics from the VEX Cortex control system are permitted:
| SKU |
Description |
| 276-2174 / 276-4859 |
Limit Switch V1 / V2 |
| 276-2159 |
Bumper Switch |
| 276-2156 |
Optical Shaft Encoder |
| 276-2216 |
Potentiometer |
| 276-2155 |
Ultrasonic Range Finder |
| 276-2176 |
LED Indicator |
| 276-2333 |
Yaw Rate Gyroscope |
| 276-2332 |
Analog Accelerometer V1.0 |
| 276-2154 |
Line Tracker |
| 276-1380 |
Jumper |
| 276-2158 |
Light Sensor |
Components that are unique to the V5 Workcell product line are not permitted. This includes the following:
| SKU |
Description |
| 276-7151 |
Robot Arm Metal |
| 276-7152 |
Robot Brain Mount |
| 276-7153 |
Input Output Conveyor |
| 276-7720 |
Disc Feeder |
| 276-7047 |
V5 Electromagnet |
| 276-4842 |
V5 Smart Motor (5.5W) |
VEX IQ pins are permitted, if used solely for the purpose of attaching Robot License Plates. Components obtained from the V5 beta program, including V5 beta firmware, are not legal for competition use. All V5 beta hardware can be identified by its lighter gray pre-production color. Robot Brains, Robot Batteries, Controllers, and Vision Sensors from the V5 beta have a “BETA TEST” stamp on them. Smart Motors and Radios do not have this stamp, but can still be identified by color. Components from the VEXplorer kit that are not found in modern VEX V5 kits are not permitted. These include (but may not be limited to) electronics, wheels, non-standard gears, and plastic connectors. Official VEX products are ONLY available from VEX Robotics. All official products are listed on www.vexrobotics.com. Using VEX apparel, competition support materials, packaging, or other non-Robot products on a VEX Robotics Competition Robot goes against the spirit of this rule and is not permitted.