Note: The last date for payment has been extended to 27th December, 2012.
Terrorists and insurgents have gained access to EMP (Electromagnetic pulse) weaponry to counter drones and other combat machines used by militaries. The Scorpion featured in James Cameron’s phenomenal “Avatar” is one of the answers the Air force has for the EMP. Techfest brings to you an opportunity to build a “Twin Copter”. A fun to build and fun to fly, one of its kind object, which will be the center of all admiration once airborne.

Dates: 3rd, 4th and 5th of January, 2013
Duration: 16 hours spread over 2 days and a flying session on third day.
Venue: IIT Mumbai
Cost of the workshop: Rs. 20,000/- per team. The maximum number of participants per team is 6.


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Content Outline

1. The aim of this workshop is to introduce participants with basics of aero modelling and techniques used in making Twin Copter.
2. The workshop would be divided into multiple sessions.
3. First session would consist of theory lessons where topics like Introduction to aero modelling, basics of flight mechanics, common terminology, parts used in Twin Copters(like gyroscopes), algorithm involved and explanation of structure of the model adopted would be covered. It should be noted that these topics would be covered only till the depth required for the workshop.
4. Second session would be devoted to making of the copter. Instructors would be present to help participants whenever required.
5. Third session would be devoted to help the students fly their Twin Copter.

Please Note : A takeaway kit will be provided which consist of Twin Copter made by particpants themself.

Eligibility

Participants having a valid ID card of their respective educational institutions are eligible for the workshop.

Team Specifications

Each team can consist of a maximum of 6 members. Participants from different colleges can also form a team.

Pre Requisites

This is a basic level workshop and hence there are no pre requisites for it.

Payment Details

The cost of the workshop is Rs 20,000/- per team. The maximum number of participants per team is 6.

Certificate Criterion

All participants should be present in all the sessions. Failing this, no certificate shall be awarded to the participant.

Register for Twin Copter

Note: Due to limited availability of seats for the workshop, registrations will be done purely on first come first serve basis.
Accommodation facility would be provided during the festival. Please drop us an email in case you would need accommodation after your seat is confirmed.

Cost of the workshop: Rs. 20,000/- per team. The maximum number of participants per team is 6.

In order to proceed with your registration you are required to deposit the amount via Online Payment (Prefered over DD) or a DD (preferably via Speed - Post).

1. Online Payment:
   After you register you will get an email containing the link of the payment portal i.e. (Portal Link). Please pay using online payment because this will confirm your seat right away and help you avoid the problems that DD system has. Please read the Payment Policy carefully to avoid any mistakes you might make.
2. DD payment (preferably via Speed - Post):
   This is a lengthy process and should not be preferred. DD should be made in the name of "Techfest Workshop" payable at Mumbai. After registering, a scanned copy of the DD must be e-mailed to workshops@techfest.org. After sending the scanned copy, a confirmation mail would be sent to the participants. Participants must courier the DD only when they receive the confirmation mail.
   NOTE : If the participants courier the DD without sending the scanned copy first, their DD WONT be accepted. Scanned copy of the DD should be mailed before 20th December, 2012.
   
   The mail of the scanned copy of the DD should be in following format: Subject: Participant id_payment (This is to be STRICTLY followed.)
   example: GD 1001_payment
   Content:
   DD number
   Participant details (Participant's name, email id, contact number)
   Attachment: Scanned copy of the DD.
   Courier us the DD at the below mentioned address -
   Techfest Office,
   Students’ Gymkhana,
   IIT Bombay,
   Powai,
   Mumbai - 400076
   
   Your registration will be confirmed once we receive the DD. Your DD should reach us by 20th December, 2012.
   The following details should be written on the back side of the DD:
   Participant id
   Participant's name
   Contact No
   Workshop Name
   NOTE : DDs that do not have the following details written on the back side will be straightaway rejected.

Scoring System

1. 5 points will be awarded for moving to the correct coordinate.
2. 10 points will be awarded displaying a correct grid cell colour code, if a bot displays all the four grid cell colour correctly at a coordinate it will gain 20 bonus points.
3. 30 points will be awarded if a bot successfully enters finishing zone but these 30 points will only be awarded only if the bot moves to atleast one of the coordinate and also displays its colour code correctly.

The team which completes the task with maximum points will be the winner.

In case no team finishes the task, team with highest points will be the winner. To evaluate in this case differential marking has been done at various checkpoints.

In case of a tie, the team who has taken least time will be the winner.

Team Specification

A team may consist of a maximum of 3 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.

Certificate Policy

Certificate of excellence will be awarded to the top 3 winners.
Certificate of participation will be awarded to the teams with a score of atleast 15 points
Disqualified teams will not be considered for any certificates.

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