2013 Build Rules and Competition Regulations

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Following discussions last year and development of the LiPo trials in heavyweights during 2012 I am pleased to attach the Build Rules and Competition Regulations for 2013.

Main changes to the Build Rules:
* 2.2 Wording changed to Degrees of freedom
* 6.6 Voltages changed to maximum values of 75V for direct current or 50V for alternating current
* 7.1 Additional requirements for protection of batteries
* 7.4 LiPo approved for use in heavyweights
* 7.5 Cell count for Lithium increased to 12
* 7.8.1 LiPos MUST be balance charged
* 7.8.8 Added requirements for protection (Replaced with 7.1)

Main changes to the Competition Regulations:
* Updated Immobilisation Rules
* Updated Pinning Rules

There will be a period of consultation until the 23rd February 2013.

Please discuss here or email info@fightingrobots.co.uk