Da Vinci Machine
Total Prize Money to be won increased to Rs. 30,000
Update: List of selected TDPs are under the 'Selected TDPs' tab
Update: Registrations have closed
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If you think that only a 4 wheeled machine with a V12 engine, power steering, dual air bags, blind spot monitor and what-not will get you around the city, then you are no dumber than Homer Simpson. Because, our good 'old' Bedrock Fred has already achieved all this in the Jurassic age!
What if we shift one gear down to an age without engines and electronics and throw a challenge at you? Your task is to step in to the shoes of Da Vinci and build the ultimate machine that runs purely on mechanical energy.
What we are looking for is not a spark in an engine (or in some cases, in a circuit!), just a little one in your head. So, no electronic circuits, IC engines, motors allowed... But remember,
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” - Leonardo Da Vinci
The event comprises of two rounds:
1. Prelims – First the design specifications will be checked which will be followed by a set of tests (based on the specified parameters) on your design. The details of these tests are mentioned in the problem statement.
2. Finals – This would be a “one-on-one” round for the qualified teams. You have to design the machine for this round only; the first round is just an elimination round.
All the teams are required to submit the design specifications of their solution, which would involve a write up along with some images of the machine and its parts. This is to check the originality of the design and for its approval.
The Problem Statement has been uploaded. Click below to download it.
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| Problem_Statement.rar | 388.38 KB |
The following are the rules and regulations to be followed for this event.
1. There can be a maximum of 4 participants in a team.
2. All teams should pre-register before Shaastra Teams registering later or during Shaastra cannot be guaranteed participation; it will depend on the turn over.
3. Teams are required to submit a Team Description Paper. The deadline for this 31rd September, 2010. Teams failing to do so cannot be guaranteed the approval/qualification of their design. Click the TDP tab for more details.
4. Any queries, if not addressed in the FAQs, can be posted in the forum. We will try our best to address to those issues as soon as possible.
1. What is the maximum number of participants per team?
A. Maximum number of participants is 4 per team.
2. Should all members of the team belong to the same college?
A. Not mandatory. But each member should have their registered Shaastra ID card.
3. How to register for the event?
A. The registration can be made online through the user portal.
4. How to submit the TDP?
A. The TDP format is attached as a .doc file under TDP tab. You can submit it through the user portal.
5. Is there ay deadline for design statement and registration?
A. The first phase of registrations are over and some teams have been selected. The second phase ends on 10/09/2010 at 9 PM.
6. How long is the event?
A. This is an one-day event with two sessions. One for prelims (in the morning)and the other for finals.
7. What about my accommodation?
A. Accommodation on campus is subject to first-cum-first-served basis. Contact hospitality department for more details.
8. Will there be any time given for practice?
A. A practice arena will be available before the day of the event.
9. I have not been selected in the first phase. Can I submit a better TDP in the second phase?
A. Yes. New teams and teams which have not been selected in the firsr phase can apply.
For any queries please feel free to contact us at davincimachine@shaastra.org
You can also post your queries in the HelpDesk
Please upload your Da Vinci Machine Team Description Papers latest by 3rd September, 2010 before 11:59 pm in the user portal.
The TDP should be named as davincimachine_cityname_institutename_teamname.pdf.
Only PDF format would be accepted. Please convert the .doc to .pdf before sending us the TDP.
For any query, mail us at davincimachine@shaastra.org
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| DVM TDP.doc | 41 KB |
The following teams have been selected
Climbers (SVUCE Tirupati)
Mars (Karunya University)
Wall-E (NIT-Surathkal)
DA-Vinners (Velammal Engg College)
Phoeniks (BITS-Pilani)
Deccan Nawabs (OUCE)
Mechzards (IIT-Bhubaneshwar)
Bhavapuribot (Bapatla Engg College)
Gladiator (Ilahia College of Engg and Technology)
Vincibrothers (Vellore Institute of Technology)
Ami-Warriors (Amity University)
Sparkplug (Karunya University)
Aakruthi (Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering & Technology)
Valiantz (Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering & Technology)
Aero55 (Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology - Coimbatore)
Bitsianboys (BITS-Pilani)
Lite-Machine (BITS-Pilani)
Yantra(Trinity College of Engineering and Research-Pune)
GEC-Tcr (Government Engineering College, Thrissur)
Technorockers (Miracle School of Engineering)
Overdrive (SVCE Chennai)
Simple Mechanics (Cresent Engineering College)
Aarya_Amity (Amity Institute of Space Science and Technology)
Note: We have wait-listed some teams which we have not disclosed here. Those teams have been notified through mail. Registrations for the event are closed.
