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# 2026-Team-Updates-Summary

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# 2026 FRC REBUILT - Team Updates Summary

**Source:** REBUILT_TeamUpdate-Combined.pdf
**Parsed:** 2026-03-13

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## KEY RULE CHANGES

### Robot Construction
- **R401**: BUMPER gap allowed for REBUILT season
- **R402**: Hollow pool noodles **NOT allowed**; crosslinked polyethylene foam OK
- **R409**: BUMPERS must be fixed (no moving elements during match)
- **R412**: Team numbers required on **3 BUMPER locations**
- **R501**: Motors updated - Thrifty Bot Pulsar 775 added; several old motors removed
- **R615/R617**: VRM and RPM **removed** as legal radio power sources
- **R701**: roboRIO image updated to 2026_v1.2

### Match/Event Rules
- **R304**: **REMOVED** - work outside pit hours now only restricted by E401
- **E402**: Load-In person limit increased **5 → 6**
- **E510**: **NEW** - No automated tools running overnight in pits
- **E511**: **NEW** - Pit power shared; teams causing breaker trips may reduce usage
- **E117**: **NEW** - No recording interactions without permission

### Game Rule Clarifications
- **G419**: Collusion rules clarified - blocking both TRENCHES or both BUMPS = violation
- **G413**: Expansion limits - added Exception B for visible damage scenarios
- **G405**: FUEL ejection through OUTPOST base opening = allowed
- **G211**: AUTO center line contact = egregious violation example added

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## FIELD/SCORING UPDATES

### HUB Lighting
- **NEW**: "ALLIANCE color with white chase" during TRANSITION SHIFT
- **White** post-match = 3-second scoring assessment

### Scoring Clarifications
- TOWER LEVEL 2/3: "BUMPER covers" (not just BUMPERS) must be above rungs
- Robot scoring TOWER in AUTO **eligible** for additional TOWER points in TELEOP
- ENERGIZED/SUPERCHARGED RP: Must be in **active** HUB (not just any HUB)

### Field Dimensions
- KitBot AM14U6 correction: Cut **3 inches** off side plates (not 6")
- AprilTag ID9 coordinates corrected
- ROBOT STARTING LINE: "BUMPS" and "BASE ZONE" (not BARRIERS/BASE)

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## TECHNICAL UPDATES

### WPILib
- Version 2026.2.1 released with game elements, field images, AprilTag maps

### Radio
- VH-109 firmware v2.0.1 (required at events)

### Driver Station
- Version 26.0

### Power Distribution
- AndyMark PDP added as legal option
- CTR Electronics circuit breakers added

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## STRATEGY IMPACTS

1. **BUMPER gap allowed** - design around OUTPOST/field element clearance
2. **6th team member** at Load-In - more hands for setup
3. **Pit power sharing** - coordinate with neighboring teams
4. **FUEL compression variance** - design intake to handle variation
5. **TOWER scoring stacking** - AUTO L1 + TELEOP L3 = 45 pts possible
6. **TRENCH blocking collusion** - can't block both TRENCHES with 2 robots

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## INSPECTION NOTES

- All teams **re-weighed before Playoffs**
- Team numbers on **3 BUMPER locations** required
- Battery vents must not be obstructed (especially during charging)
- No recording without permission at events

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