Robot Inspection Checklist – V5
Team Number: _________________ Division: __________________
Size Inspection
Robot fits within starting size restrictions (18" x 18" x 18") without touching walls or ceiling of the sizing tool. Team ID R4, G4
Plates must be installed for sizing inspection.
Overall Inspection
Team is only competing with ONE robot. They have no spare or replacement robots. R1
Robot displays colored VEX Team Identification plates on at least (2) opposing sides, with only (1) color visible. R28
Robot does NOT contain any components which will be intentionally detached on the playing-field. G5
Robot does NOT contain any components that could entangle or damage the playing-field or other robots. R3
Robot does NOT contain any sharp edges or corners. R3
Robot on/off switch is accessible without moving or lifting the robot. R24
VEX Parts Inspection
ALL Robot components are (or are IDENTICAL to) OFFICIAL VEX Products as sold on VEXrobotics.com or materials R5, R6, R7
used as color filters, minimal grease or lubricant, minimal anti-static compound, hot glue for cable connections, R10
unlimited 1/8th inch braided nylon rope, cable protection materials and tape for connections and labeling.
Robot does not use VEX products not intended for use as a robot component or any VEX packaging. R5
ALL Components on the Robot NOT meeting VRC Inspection Criteria are NON-FUNCTIONAL decorations R12
Any non-shattering plastic on the robot was cut from a single sheet of 0.070" material not larger than 12"x24". R9
Robot has only (1) VEX V5 Robot Brain R15
Robot utilizes the VEXnet wireless communication system. R16
None of the electronics are from the VEXplorer, VEXpro, VEX-RCR, VEX IQ, or VEX Robotics by Hexbug. R16
Total number of Smart Motors is not more than eight (8) without use of pneumatics or six (6) with use of pneumatics. R17
Robot contains no VEX 2-wire Motors. R17
Robot uses one (1) V5 Robot Battery Li-Ion 1100mAh. R19
Team only utilize VEX Battery Chargers. R19
Robot is controlled by no more than (2) V5 Controllers. R20
NO VEX electrical components have been modified from their original state. R21
NO Method of attachment NOT provided by the VEX Design System is used. (Welding, Gluing, etc.) R22
Robot uses a maximum of two (2) VEX pneumatic air reservoirs. (Maximum 100 psi per air reservoir) R26
Robot contains no Components obtained from the V5 beta program. R5
If any custom cables are used, they are made only with official V5 Cable Stock. R23
Any NON-FUNCTIONAL decorations do not imitate Game or Field objects as a distraction for the V5 Vision Sensor. R12
Robot Brain has the latest firmware listed on VEX.com/firmware R21
If Vision sensor is used, it has been calibrated & tested on competition fields (this is not required to pass inspection) Optional
Field Control Check
Robot successfully completes the "Field Control Check" Procedure. (The hand-held controller(s) cannot control
R22
the Robot when in autonomous mode or when disabled by the Competition Switch).
Final Inspection Pass Inspector Signature: ________________________
(Circle when passed)
Student team member accepts these Inspection results and certifies that this robot was designed, built, and programmed by qualified
students on this team with little to no assistance from the adult mentor(s):
Team Member Signature: _______________________
VRC Robot Inspection Checklist – V5 9/11/2019
