Batteries have commonly been understood to be electric elements, and are
only allowable as an internal part of the controller.

The use of extra (i.e. beyond the stated limits) electric elements in
a non-electric function, such as a weight, is not allowable.  See the
discussion of motors.

Tell the Code Crackers (and other teams with similar interests)--nice idea,
but keep trying!

Steve Scherr
VA/DC FLL Referee Advisor


On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 12:11 PM, Scott Rakestraw <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> My Code Crackers teams wants to add counter weight to the back of their
> robot to keep it from tipping due to a front heavy attachment.  They asked
> if they could use a spare NXT battery since it is manufactured by Lego.  In
> looking at rule 4 – Equipment, it depends on how batteries are classified.
> To clarify if this is within the rules, are Lego batteries considered
> electric or non-electric?  ****
>
> ** **
>
> “REGULAR ELEMENTS - You may use as many non-electric LEGO elements as you
> like, including pneumatics, rubber bands,****
>
> and string, and they may be from any source or set
> (MINDSTORMS®/TECHNIC/DUPLO®/BIONICLE™/STAR WARS™/****
>
> HARRY POTTER™/etc.). Exception: Factory-made wind-up/pull-back "motors"
> are not allowed.****
>
> ** **
>
> Scott Rakestraw****
>
> www.fllstartingpoint.com****
>
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