My first beetleweight build - some newb questions to follow!

[Joshua]

Yes, it must be removed by hand (no tools allowed)

Sorry about hijacking this old thread. Just to check (which I unfortunately believe is the case from rereading the rules and this thread) Whyachi-style switches are not acceptable under FRA rules, the only acceptable way to power on/off a robot is a removable link that does not require tools to active/deactivate, but could be hidden beneath a panel that is toollessly accessible i.e. a latch or velcro?

[Ocracoke]

Yes, that is correct. The panel that covers it, if you fit one, has to be toolessly removable as is the link itself.

[Joshua]

Thanks, you've been super helpful today.

[Roboteernat]

links at beetleweight levels tend to be an XT60 connector with a wire loop. At featherweight levels its more an XT90, although some do use xt60.