Introduction
Techvaganza 2013
invites you to be a part of the ultimate terrestrial racing challenge in its
even grander - Dirt. While several of these thirst full machines will fight it
out to reach the pinnacle of glory, you will be left on the edge of your seats.
Be there to witness the thrill, the exhilaration and the celebration!
Problem Statement
Make a
wireless remote controlled machine, powered by only an electric motor maximum
24 Volt D.C, which can race with other opponents on an off-road dirt track with
many obstacles.
Game Rules
1.
There will be a qualifying session with each team getting 2 laps out of which
the faster lap will be considered. Note that these laps will have to be taken
successively.
2.
The top teams from the qualifying rounds will make it to the second round.
3.
After the qualifying round there will be races with multiple cars racing at a
time. So the participants must use remote with frequency of band spectrum 2.4
GHz.
4.
The track will have check points at regular intervals. If a machine tumbles, or
halts, or goes off the arena at any point on the track, one of the team members
is allowed to lift it up and place it at the nearest checkpoint behind that
point. The time shall still be running in the meantime.
5. If any of the machines starts off before the flag is
waved, the counter would be restarted and the machines will get a second
chance. However, if any machine starts off before the waving of flag (or
countdown) for a second time, it will be disqualified. No re-match will be held
for the second time.
6.
Team members are not permitted to touch either their machines or those of their
opponents once the race begins (unless there is need to lift the machine as
stated in fifth point). The penalty for doing so is disqualification.
7.
In the qualification round there will be maximum two team members allowed from
a team in the racing arena while in the final round only one of the team member
will be in the racing arena except the controller on the stand.
8.
The machines are not allowed to leave any loose parts on any part of the arena.
Any machine disintegrating during the race will be disqualified.
9. Teams are not allowed to purposefully damage the
machine of the opponent's team. If found doing so on track (while racing), the
concerned team will be disqualified. Execution of last three rules will be
subjective and relies completely on judges' discretion.
Control Rules
1. Participants are required to use a remote control of
frequency of band spectrum 2.4 GHz.
2. The above rule is to ensure that there is no frequency
clash during the competition and participants are not allowed to use any other
remotes with frequency other than 2.4 GHz.
General Rules
1.
The teams may obtain a time slot for practice before first round of the game.
The number of practice slots will be limited and the slots will be given on a
first come first served basis. The teams will get to use the track only during
the time of their practice slot. Any requests for using the track at any other
time will not be entertained.
2.
Any team that is not ready at the time specified will be eliminated from the
competition automatically.
3.
The teams must adhere to the spirit of healthy competition. The teams must not
damage the opponent's machine in any way. Judges reserve the right to
disqualify any team indulged in misbehavior.
4.
The name of your machine should be prominently displayed on the machine.
5.
Judges decision shall be treated as final and binding on all.
6. The organizers reserve the rights to change any or all
of the above rules as they deem fit. Change in rules, if any will be
highlighted on the website and notified to the registered participants.
Abstract Submission
Participants have to submit a written abstract of the working model
before the competition. This abstract and the video will be used to shortlist
teams for the competition. Only short listed teams will be eligible to
participate in Dirt at Techvaganza 2013. The last date of submitting the
abstract is 2nd June, 2013. Click here to download the abstract format.
The written abstract should be prepared on the following
lines:
1.
The steering mechanism, suspension mechanism, braking mechanism and the chassis
layout should be explained in detail, along with proper diagrams. These have to
be fabricated by participants themselves (excluding shock absorbers and springs
in suspension mechanism). Readymade kits are not allowed. Picture(s) showing
all the three should be attached.
2.
Photographs of empty chassis have to be attached. The chassis has to be built
by the participants themselves. If participants have already proceeded building
their chassis, they are requested to take photographs of their machine in
current state. These photographs are required for verifying that the machine
has been indigenously built.
3.
Description of any unique/ advantageous mechanism used.
4.
The specifications of ALL the components used, including motors, suspension
springs, remote controller etc. have to be mentioned.
5.
This abstract can be attached as a PDF file to the video and a CD can be
prepared; or the abstract can be submitted on paper. The CD and the papers have
to be couriered in a single envelope to the postal address of Techvaganza N.I.T
Srinagar, Hazratbal 190006.
6.
You can email the portfolio minus the video, and send the video by a CD. This
will make sure at least the abstract part of your portfolio reaches us before
the deadline.
7.
An email will be sent to the team leader confirming the reception of the entry.
8.
Each team is allowed to make one submission only. In case of multiple
submissions, the last submission before the deadline will only be used for
judging purposes.
9. Techvaganza 13 is not responsible for any
postal/courier delays, so participants are encouraged to send their entries
well in advance to ensure receipt before the last date.
Note: All the
portfolios will be used strictly for the elimination purposes. The elimination
procedure will be objective and the evaluation of every participant will be
published on the website.Techvaganza takes the responsibility that no
information will be made available to any third party. The portfolio of your
machine will be helpful everywhere in future as an evidence of your hard-work,
along with determining your position for the competition. So please pay
adequate attention to it.
The portfolio is meant to assess the efforts put in by
participants. Thus even if you are not able to meet the requirements asked in
the portfolio, please send us the portfolios based on the current state of your
machine before the deadline. That means even if your machine is incomplete,
please send the portfolios anyway, instead of not sending them or requesting
permissions for sending them late.
Judging Criteria
In the qualification round on the basis of individual
best times for completing one lap, top teams will be selected who will get into
the final round. In the finals multiple teams will race together to triumph
over the others.
Team Specification
A team may consist of (a maximum of) 4 participants.
Students from different educational institutes can form a team.
Eligibility
All students with a valid identity card of their respective educational
institutes are eligible to participate in Techvaganza 2013.
