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2026 FRC Inspection Checklist SoCal ShowdownRev.A
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TEAM NUMBER:________
INSPECTOR(S):_________________________
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INITIALS (after passing):__________________
DATE (after passing):_______/_____/______
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Size and Weight:
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____ Stated to Conform to Weight and Dimensions <R103> SoCal total weight <= 140lb
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(verify by request of Team/FTA/HEAD REF)
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BUMPERS
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____ Conforms to Bumper Weight, Materials, and Construction rules
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____ Attachment - Must be securely mounted when attached and easily removable for inspection. <R402-D & R410>
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____ No wedges – Must not act as a wedge when interacting with other BUMPERS. <R407>
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____ Color - Must be able to display red or blue to reflect alliance color. <R411>
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____ Team number - Arabic numerals, in white, easily read from approximately 60ft. Must be on at least 3 sides
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Mechanical
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____ No exposed sharp edges. - Sharp Edges or Protrusions that are a hazard to participants, ROBOTS, ARENA
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____ No Unsafe Energy Storage Devices - Consider safety of all stored energy or pneumatic systems. <R203>
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Electrical
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____ Battery -A single 12V, 17-18.2Ah ROBOT battery, securely fastened inside ROBOT with vents unobstructed
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____ All battery connections must be insulated at all times. Including alternate batteries and charging units.
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____ Main Breaker Accessibility – The single 120A main breaker must be quickly and safely accessible. <R612>
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____ PD Visibility–The single PD, PD breakers, and associated wiring must be easily visible for inspection<R613>
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____ ROBOT Radio –A single Vivid Hosting wireless bridge (P/N: VH-109, WCP-1538), mounted such that Radio LEDs are easily visible to FIELD Staff (not just for inspection). <R702, R707, & R708>
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____ Radio power - Powered by injection into the RIO port of the radio and/or direct to the 12V input from a PD
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____ SYSTEMCORE Power – Must be connected directly to power terminals on PD with a 10A fuse or breaker.
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____ Wire Size Minimum and Breaker Size –Only 1 breaker/fuse per circuit except per radio power per <R617>. <R610>
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____ All wire from battery to main breaker to PD must be min 6 AWG wire <R607, R609, & Fig.8-11>
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____ 40A breakers must have min 12 AWG wire connected <R621 & R622>
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____ 30A breakers must have min 14 AWG wire connected < R621 & R622>
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____ 20A breakers must have min 18 AWG wire connected < R621 & R622>
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____ < 20A breakers or fuses follow appropriate wire sizing from Table 8-4
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____ 1 Wire per WAGO - Only 1 wire may be inserted in each WAGO terminal. Splices and/or terminal blocks
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May be used. All wires in the splice are subject to the wire size rules. <R618>
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____ Motors – Only motors listed per Table 8-1. No more than four (4) propulsion motors. <R501 & R502>
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____ Motor/Actuator Control – Motors/actuators must be controlled by legal controllers and driven directly by
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PWM signals from Systemcore or by CAN bus. <R504, R506, R712-R717>
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____ Isolated Frame – Frame must be electrically isolated: >120Ω between battery post and chassis. <R611>
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Power On Check (Driver Station must be tethered to the ROBOT)
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____ ROBOT Signal Light - ROBOT Signal Light (two max.) must be easily visible while standing 36in (91.44 cm) away from at least one side of the ROBOT and be plugged into the RSL port on Systemcore. Confirm the RSL flashes in sync with Systemcore RSL Status Light. <R709>.
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____ Team Number – Verify on DS and Team has programmed the wireless bridge at kiosk for this event. <R702>
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____ Software Versions – The SYSTEMCORE image (2027 v14) and DS (Alpha 8) must be loaded <R701 & R901>
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____ Power Off – Disable ROBOT, then open Main Breaker to remove power from the ROBOT, confirm all LEDs are off
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Team Compliance Statement
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We, the Team Mentor and Team Captain, attest by our signing below, that our team’s ROBOT was built after the 2026 Kickoff, and we are not aware of any rules it violates. We confirm that it and its MAJOR MECHANISMS are products of our team’s work. We understand that the LRI at this event may be consulted, at any time, for questions arising from ROBOT inspection.
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Team Captain: Team Mentor: