Technical Quiz

 

Description:

 

The quiz competition aims at challenging the minds of engineers..students will be questioned based on pure engineering knowledge.. This is a team event and each team must consist of 3 members..

 

Rules:

 

• 3 members per team


• 2 rounds of competition


• unrestricted entry


• No use of Calculator and mobile phones


• Round 1:
  • Round commences with the participants answering a set of questions based on pure engineering knowledge.
  • Top team from each college move on to the next round


• Round 2:
  • The further rounds will be revealed as the competition develops.


• Schedule:
  • First round: 1 hr 30min (offstage)
  • Second Round: 2 hrs 30 min (onstage)


• Judging Criteria:
  
  
  1. Round 1:
     • Round 1 will consist of a written test.
     • The teams achieving the highest score from each college will advance to the finale
  
  
  2. Round 2(finale):
     • Round 2 will be a live quiz round.
     • Points will be awarded to the teams as per the rules set by the quizmaster.
     • The first two teams with the maximum points will come out on top.
  
  
  
  3. Prizes:
     • First place: Rs. 5000
     • Second place: Rs. 3000

 

 

 

Contact:

Shalaka Shettigar (+91 9823196906)
Ishan Kamat (+91 7350021000)

 

 

Line Follower

Description:

You have just graduated from the Police Academy. There has been a recent surge in the crime rate around PCCE. People are disgusted with the lack of security. In order to pacify the locals the Superintendent of Police has to choose some policemen from the freshly graduated batch to patrol the area.
But from the batch, the Superintendent will only choose the best to patrol this area. He therefore comes up with a test to choose the best policemen.
The policemen who pass this test will have to patrol the area affected. And so that the Superintendent knows that every part of the area has been checked, you have to Flag every dead-end you encounter while patrolling the area.

 

Rules:

 

• Only students with a valid college ID card will be allowed to participate in the competition and are required to verify the same on the day of the event.
• Each student can ONLY be part of ONE team.
• A team can have a maximum of four members.
• A/C mains line will be provided.
• No computer system will be provided; teams are required to bring their own laptops.
• Your Line follower robot will be disqualified if it damages the track in any way.
• A single robot cannot be used by two teams.
• Any member of a team found indulging in un-acceptable behavior will attract disqualification for the entire team.
• Decisions of the judges/coordinators are final.
• Judges/Coordinators hold the right to change the rules and guide lines without prior notification.
• The event will consist of two rounds. The details of the rounds are as follows:
   
• Round 1: The Test!
  1. Date: 19 September 2013
  2. Time and venue will be notified later
  3. Same robot must be used by the team for all rounds.
  4. Track Specifications
  5. The track consists of simple curves, L-sections, dashed lines (5cm gap) and a dead end.
  6. No Restart checkpoints.
  7. Width of the line will be 3cm.
  8. The track will be a black line on a white background.
  9. The track will have two sections:
  10. Section 1: This will be a timed section and hence your robot will be judged on how fast it can navigate this section.
  11. This section will include simple curves and L-sections.
  12. Section 2: This section will not be timed but will include a certain difficulty and a dead end. Here your robot will be judged on how it navigates the difficulty and how it handles the dead end. Navigating the difficulty will award you points.
  13. Taking a U-turn and then stopping at the dead end will award you more points than if your robot just stops on encountering the dead end.
  14. (Both Section 1 and Section 2 are part of ONE track)


• Scoring Scheme for Round 1:
  1. Round1 Score = (time factor)+(difficulty completion factor)+(dead-end navigation factor)
  2. Exact details of the scoring formula will be notified to the contestant on the day of the event.
  3. Each team has 3 attempts and one initial practice attempt.
  4. Best of the 3 attempts will be considered.
  5. A total of top TEN teams with the highest score will qualify for the second round.
  6. In case of a draw, both teams will qualify for round 2.


• Round 2: Patrolling!
  1. Date: 20 September 2013
  2. Time and venue will be notified later
  3. Track Specifications:
  4. The track will include Simple curves, L-sections, T-sections, Four-way intersections, dashed lines (5cm gap), Dead ends, and a possible change in color of the track.
  5. Width of the line will be 3cm.


• Scoring Scheme for Round 2:
  1. You have to Flag ONCE (with an LED or Buzzer) every dead end that you encounter while navigating the track and the Judges HAVE to be able to notice that you have done so. eg. If you are blinking an LED at the dead-ends, please use a suitably large delay.
  2. You will be awarded points for every dead-end that you flag.
  3. Points will be awarded for starting and stopping from one common position. The starting position will be marked by a square.
  4. Points will be awarded for crossing a Check point for the first time.
  5. Points will be deducted for each time you restart from a Check point.
  6. Exact details of the scoring formula will be notified to the contestant on the day of the event.
  7. Each team has 2 attempts and one initial practice attempt.
  8. In each attempt maximum time allocated will be 4mins.
  9. Best of the 2 attempts will be considered.
  10. Top Two teams with the highest score will win the round and the contest.
  11. In case of a draw, The winner will be judged on the highest cumulative score of both rounds.

 Entry fee: Rs 50/-

 

Contact:

Charlton Fernandes: 8975963972
Rahul Mascarenhas: 9604723022
Email: rclubpcce@gmail.com

 

Resources:

Embedded C guide
Simple Line follower robot
PID based Line follower robot

 

Robo Kombat

 

Description:

Robowar is a sport which is quite similar to wrestling; only with robots. It is the war between two robots. Only difference is that the robots in robowar may use weapons such as axes, hammers, spinningweapons and flippers, just to name a few.
When Goa's deadliest bots take on one another in an ultimate battle all for the title of KING of the RING... Carnage, annihilation, burning rubber, fragments of metal flying... Destruction at its BEST, and Carnage at its MAX...
HISTORY SET TO REPEAT ITSELF,
RoboKombat is all set to get BIGGER, BETTER and DEADLIER...Expect nothing less than the ultimate in Robo-Warfare, as elite teams from all over the state
go head to head with nothing more than awesome skill and the lethal combo of engineering and pure destructive intent put to an explosive mix. In an all new format, more than just sparks will fly on this arena... No Mercy...Last Bot Standing...a fight to the very end only two ways out... give up or get out…Come be a part of this full on fight to the bitter end... this struggle for power, supremacy, fame and obviously bragging rights...
NO MERCY, ONE SHOT, JUST ONE SURVIVOR...

 

Rules:

Problem statement:
Each participating team must design a (manual controlled / autonomous) combat robotwith a sole mission of annihilating the opponent's robot.

Track Specifications:
The track will be made out of a plywood sheet mounted on a bridge prepared by using Iron/Wooden bars (columns). The track will be flat
 

1. The robot specifications are as follow:
   • Length = 50cm max
   • Width = 50cm max
   • Height = 50 cm max
   • Weight max=25kg


2. Motor used should not exceed 12v dc rating.


3. A max of 24v between any 2 points on the robot can be used.


4. Wire length should be 4mts preferred


5. The participants along with their robot will be disqualified, if any damage to the arena is caused.


6. Use of Fire, Projectiles, liquids is strictly prohibited.


7. If any participant is using wireless remote control then mismatching of frequency with other remote control will not be the responsibility of the organizer.


8. Readymade or ready to assemble robots are not allowed, however students can make use of parts or components such as readymade gears, pulleys, belts, etc.


9. Judges and the organizers' decision will be final.


10. First round:The first round of the competition will be knock out in which out of three only one will go to the secondround. No weapons should be used in the first round.


11. Second round: "weapons willbe allowed in the second round".


12. The number of bots competing at a time for the second round will be disclosed on the spot.


13. Machines specifications: 1.Robotic vehicle dimensions: 50cm x 50cm x 50cm max.


14. Prototype of vehicle should be solely prepared by the participants however use of readymade wheels and geared motor is allowed.


15. The machine must not be made from readymade kits like Lego or Meccano sets or any other kits available in the market.


16. Parts such as Gears, pulleys and belts, springs, motors and servos, batteries and wheels and suspension assemblies can be used, directly purchased from the market.


17. Note that the decision of the judges will be final and binding; any team found breaking the rules mentioned above, will be disqualified.


18. Controls:
    • The vehicle may be controlled either by a wireless or by a wired Remote control.
19. Power Supply:
    1. The machine can use an externally placed or on-board electric supply.
    2. Voltage at any point on the machine must be lower than 24V at any time during the game.
    3. AC Supply won't be provided.
20. Pneumatics:
    • All gases in pneumatic systems must be inert or non-inflammable - e.g. air, carbon dioxide (CO₂), argon (Ar), or nitrogen (N₂).
    • Maximum allowed outlet nozzle pressure is 4 bar.
21. Judging Criteria:
    • Criteria for judging the winner and score will be provided on the spot, such as penalties and bonus points.
    • The decisions of the judges will be final and binding.


22. Team Specifications:
    • A Team may consist of a maximum of 5 members.
    • Entry fee: Rs 300/-
    • The students will have to carry a valid Identity Card of their respective institutions.

 

 

Contact:

Somaksh: 7875881368
Sachin: 7276775225

 

 

Technical innovations

 

Description:

This event will showcase the amalgam of technical and marketing knowledge.
Why?
Technology and marketing go hand in hand and hence bring out the businessman in an engineer. To showcase your Business skills all you need to do is submit your paper presentations encapsulating all your features espacially your innovative add-on of your product and the top 10 teams will be invited to present the same.

 

Rules:

 

• Round 1:
  • This is a team event with two participants per team
  
  
  • Teams are required to submit their technical ideas to the following email id
  
  
  • techinnovations2013@gmail.com along with your contact number
  
  
  • Top 10 selected entries will be informed to participate in the final event
  
  
  • The paper shouldn't contain more than 800 words and should cover the following points
    1. Abstract
    2. Feasibility of product
    3. Technical specifications of the add-ons (innovations) in detail
    4. Details of participants
    • Name of participants:
    • Contact numbers:
    • Email id:
    • College:


• Only students with a valid college ID card will be allowed to participate in the competition and are required to produce the same on the day of the event.


 

• Round 2:

• Teams will have to make a PowerPoint presentation of 5 minutes and 2 minutes of grace if needed


• Followed by a question and answer round of 6 minutes by the judges and audience


 

 

• Judging criteria:
   
• Round 1:

• Selection will be based on
• Technical Innovation
• Specification of the product
• Add-ons (innovative idea)
• Top 10 ideas will be selected and the respective participants will be informed

 

• Round 2:
  1. Technical innovation
  2. Specification
  3. Viability of project
  4. Applications
• Rules:

• Entry fee Rs: 50/-
• Timings: Selected participants are requested to report on time
• Participants can carry their own laptops

 

• Prizes to be won:

1. Winners prize Rs 5000/- and Certificate of merit
2. Runners up Rs 3000/- and Certificate of merit
3. Other participants get certificates

 

 

Contact:

Filipe Abranches: 9765824257
Prudelle Fernandes: 8806911970

 

 

Catapult

 

Description:

The Challenge: Build a catapult that can directly hit closest to a target with a rubber ball from distances of X,Y meters which uses only the allowed materials and meets all the rules.
The Contest: your team will design a catapult, and test it. On Launch Day, a target will be placed on ground at a distance of X,Y meters from your catapult. The winners will be the students who most consistently hit nearest the target. [Note: system may be changed for competition.]
There may be obstacles in other rounds.

 

Rules:

 

1. Allowed Materials: any materials except mouse or rat traps
2. The base can have a maximum thickness of 2.5 cm. Maximum size of the catapult must be 30 cm x 30 cm x 30cm.
3. Each teams should have 3 members.
4. Each Group will be supplied with the projectile. The projectile will be a small rubber ball (ping pong ball).
5. As you release the launch arm, you must not touch the projectile.
6. You must not touch any part of your catapult while launching (except to pull back the arm).
7. Catapults must be self-contained, i.e. not have any separate pieces. No part of the catapult may detach from the base/arm constructed device.
8. No Sling shots! Your device must have a calibration component!
9. The catapult must be able to project the projectile at a maximum distance of 300 cm.

 

1. Safety Rules:


2. Catapults may only be fired when given the "fire" command. Under no circumstances are catapults to be fired at another person! (Total disqualification)
3. No part of the catapult may detach from the constructed device.

 

1. Catapult Performance (80 Points)
2. Each Shot is worth 20 points (3 shots)
3. Markings on target board will decide points.
4. If the ball never hits the target,no points will be awarded.
5. 20 points for design

 

Entry Fee: Rs.100/-

 

 

Contact:

Rishabh: 9545408696
Amit: 9158791652

 

 

 

Hackathon

 

Description:

Hacking - Building a fix for a real-world problem or putting together something that's never been done before. Teams have to code a program based on a theme provided on the day of the event. The event will span 2 days and will begin with an introduction to Python focused on hacking code together, followed by time to work on ideas before the 24-hour countdown begins.

 

Rules:

1. Team size: Minimum 1 member, maximum 3 members
2. All work must be original, participants have to use Git to version their code in order to verify this. (Help on using Git will be provided)
3. There is no restriction on the platform/language/technologies that may be used. Participants will be responsible for acquiring rights to any proprietary software that they may use.
4. Presentations must adhere to the format and time limit specified on the day of the event.
5. Prizes:
    First - Rs. 5000
    Second - Rs. 3000

 

Contact:

Ankit Jain: 9158002020

 

Resources:

Git
Python