PROBLEM STATEMENT:

Make a wireless remote controlled machine, powered ONLY by an IC Engine that can complete a designated track in the least possible time.

Stages of the event

• Abstract Submission
• Inspection
• Prelims
• Final rounds

Conduction of each stage of the event

Abstract Submission: 

Format of the abstract is given below. Upload your abstracts while registering.

• A video of the working model. Upload the video on YouTube and include the link in your abstract.
• Photos of the chassis, steering and suspension system fabricated. Zip the videos and upload in the appropriate column while registering.

Deadline: Deadline for submitting the abstracts are 11th February, 2011.
Note: The abstract is non-eliminative and is intended to give us an idea about the effort put in by the participants.

Inspection:

• Participants report to the venue with their machines.
• Strict inspection of the machine is carried out according to the guidelines & regulations set by the organizers.
• All selected teams will be given practice slots of 15 minutes each, after the inspection is completed.

Prelims:

• All selected teams will now have to compete in a time trial.
• Each team will be given a run of 2 individual laps & the best lap time will be considered.

Final Rounds:

• This will be primarily a knock out round.
• Next head to head knock out races would be held to determine the winner.

Abstract Format

• Name, College and Contact Details of the team members.
  
• Original maker/model of the car:
• Length of car (end to end):
• Width of Car (wheel rim to wheel rim):
• Height of the Car:
• Diameter of wheels:
• Engine capacity:
• Frequency of Remote and Reception:
• Remote type (pistol type or other type):
• Briefly explain the Chassis and general design of your car:
• Briefly explain the steering mechanism of your car:
• What is unique about your car?
• URL of the video of your car running (The video must show the car run a complete circuit):

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

General Rules

• If the machine is found unsafe to run on the track, the team would be disqualified from the race. The organizers' decision would be final and binding in this respect.
• The vehicles are not allowed to leave any loose parts on any part of the arena. Any vehicle disintegrating during the race would be disqualified.
• The teams must adhere to the spirit of healthy competition. The coordinators reserve the right to disqualify any team indulged in misbehaviour.
• Judges' decision shall be treated as final and binding on all.

Track Specifications

• The race track will be a dirt track with left & right turns, hairpins, S-shaped curves and some bumps and puddles.
• Participants are advised to use proper suspension for their machines to endure the bumps.
• Details about the track will be updated soon.
• A lap is deemed to be completed when the machine completes the entire track & comes back to the starting point.
• Check points will be provided along the track where machines can start again due to disturbance.

Technical Specifications

Engine:

• Maximum piston displacement allowed is 4.6 cc.     ^Updated!!
  
• There is no restriction on the type of IC engine (either glow or diesel cycle engine), but the engine must have throttle control.

Fuel:

• The percentage of nitro methane should not exceed 20% by volume in the fuel.

Vehicle dimensions:

• The completed machine should be able to fit in a box of dimensions 700mm X 400mm X 400mm.
• Antennae (if used) are exempt from the height restriction.

Parts that are to be fabricated by the participants:

• The chassis.
• Suspensions system.
• Steering mechanism.
• Platform/Casing for the electronics, engines and fuel tank.

Parts that can be directly procured from the market:

• Gear box assembly, Differentials (if used).
• Suspension springs, Shock absorbers
• Drive-line and rods
• Tyres and wheels
• Clutch system
• Brake system
• Engine
• Carburetor
• Servo Motors

Power supply:

• The machine must have an on-board power supply to provide power to any mechanism requiring electric power not exceeding 12V.

Radio controllers:

• The machine has to be necessarily controlled by a wireless remote control system.
• Note that participants are required to bring 2 remote controls of distinct frequencies or a dual- frequency remote control. 

Note: Participants are advised to provide proper suspension so that their vehicle can endure the dirt track.

Control Space

• An elevated podium will be provided for the control of the machine. The podium will ensure good visibility for the controller.

Team Specifications

• A team can consist of a maximum of 5 members. 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 NITTro at Pragyan 2011.

Karthik Nagarajan 
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Prashanth Anwari
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