Gear up for the ultimate showdown of RC hovercrafts! Bring out the engineer in you, as you design your own hovercraft, and test it for speed, maneuverability and handling on various terrains like sand, water and gravel. Design a hovercraft or ACV (air cushion vehicle) that will be tested for speed, maneuverability and handling on various terrains like sand, water and gravel. Build a radio-controlled hovercraft that could complete the specified track in the least possible time.
Date: 15th March 2019 (Day 1) and 16th March 2019 (Day 2)
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Infront of EEE department
Prizes worth INR 40000
Event Partners
Round 1: Testing
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This round requires the participants to drive their hovercraft on the given track of about 8 meters length.
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The width of the track will be around 1m.
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The teams will be given maximum one attempt.
Round 2: Maneuverability
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This round requires the participants to maneuver their hovercrafts through the given track.
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The teams will be given a maximum of two attempts.
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This round is the final round. The top three finalists’ team will be awarded.
RULES:
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There can be maximum 5 members in a team
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There is no limit on the weight of the craft.
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Only DC motors are allowed.
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The track width would be same for round I and round II (1 m).
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Hovercrafts are to be of dimensions suitable for the track.
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Use of ready-made actuators/motors, remote control units, electronic speed controllers and propellers is allowed.
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Teams should bring their own remote controls, and they must operate only at 2.4 GHz.
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Ready to use kits and readymade building kits are strictly prohibited.
JUDGING CRITERIA: -
Round 1: Testing
- Teams have to aim for the best lap times. The lap time will be calculated as follows:
- Lap time = actual time taken to complete the track
Round 2: Maneuverability
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There will be in all 5 checkpoints.
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Crossing each checkpoint awards the participants a set number of points The total points are cumulative that is if a contestant crosses only up to 2nd checkpoint the total number of points he/she earns is 150 points.
To design a hovercraft or ACV (air cushion vehicle) that will be tested for speed, maneuverability and handling on various terrains like sand, water and gravel. It requires the participant to build a radio-controlled hovercraft that could complete the specified track in the least possible time.
F.A.Q:-
Ques: Are there any restrictions on weight of the craft?
Ans:There are no restrictions on the weight.
Ques:How many people can control the hovercraft?
Ans:In a given attempt, only one person can pilot the craft.
Ques:Will any charging facility be given at the venue?
Ans:Charging points will be provided via spike-busters aka surge protectors. LiPo chargers MUST be brought by the participants for the event.
Ques:Should the model for first and second round be same?
Ans:Yes
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