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EVENT DESCRIPTION:

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.

It requires the participant to build a radio controlled hovercraft that can successfully complete the specified track in the least possible time.

Prizes worth INR 40000

PRELIMS

Date: 3rd March 2018

Time: 10AM to 5PM

Venue: In front of Old Physics Department

FINALS

Date: 4th March 2018

Time: 10AM to 5PM

Venue: IN front of Old Physics Department 

 

FORMAT:

Round 1: Testing

  • This round requires the participants to drive their hovercraft on the given track of about 8 meters length.

  • The width of the track will be around 1.5m.

  • The teams will be given a maximum of one attempt.

  • This round will happen during Pragyan ’18.

 

Round 2:  Maneuverability

  • This round requires the participants to manoeuvre their hovercrafts through the given track.

  • The teams will be given a maximum of two attempts.

  • This round is the final round. Top three teams will be awarded the first, second and third place respectively.

  • This round will take place on during Pragyan’ 18.

Note: Stay tuned to the website for the schedule.




 

PROBLEM STATEMENT:-

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 can complete the specified track in the least possible time.

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

  • There will be a total of 3 checkpoints.

Crossing each checkpoint awards the participant a set number of points. The total points are cumulative, i.e., if a contestant crosses only up to 2nd checkpoint the total number of points he/she earns is 150 points.

F.A.Q:-

Q1.Any restrictions on the weight of the craft?

Ans.There are no restrictions on the weight.

Q2.How many people can control the hovercraft?

Ans.In a given attempt, only one person can pilot the craft.

Q3.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.

Q4.Should the model for first and second round be same?

Ans.Yes

RULES:

  • There is no limit on the weight of the craft.

  • Only DC motors are allowed.

  • Use of ready-made actuators/motors, remote control units, electronic speed controllers and propellers are allowed.

  • Teams should bring their own remote controls, and they must operate only at a frequency of 2.4 GHz.

  • There can be a maximum of 5 participants in a team.

  • The team can comprise of members from different colleges.

  • Ready-to-use kits and readymade building kits are strictly prohibited.

  • Judges' and event coordinators' decisions are final and binding on all participants

CONTACTS

Adityaraj: +91 8275929344

Jai: +91 9790483293

Ranjith: +91 9841117297

Amit: +91 9787882014

Or email us at hoverone@pragyan.org

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