Hello, RECF community, and thank you again for participating in Inspire: Pinnacle. Version 3.0 of the game manual is live on games.recf.org, with some updates for alliance and solo matches. Here’s a list of the significant changes:
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1.6 - Clarified that a scorekeeper referee can ground a robot in solo matches if necessary
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3.1.1 - Added new rule requiring the robot to move away from the loader to earn a solo match score
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3.3.7 - Removed field control effective November 17, 2026
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4.1.1 - Updated to address early/late robot actions
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5.2.5 - Added new rule to correctly define preload pins for alliance matches
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5.2.6 - Added new rule to specify penalties for early/late play
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5.3.1 - Updated to specify that drivers can’t hold the controller during autonomous periods
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5.3.3 - Expanded to address fouls for early/late play
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5.3.9 - Added new rule to address match play without field control
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7.3.1.2 - Removed field control effective November 17, 2026
Be sure to visit games.recf.org for the app-based game manuals, Q&As, and scoring calculators for all RECF programs. You can also head over to the RECF Library for game manual PDFs, quick reference guides, inspection lists, and more resources for the RECF Inspire Robotics Competition.