On the spot registrations are now open for this workshop. For on the spot registrations paying for the kit will be optional. The cost of workshop will be lesser if the participants opt not to buy the kit.
Wireless technology is a truly revolutionary paradigm shift, enabling multimedia communications between people and deviced from any location. It can be used for exciting applications such as sensor networks, smart homes etc. This workshop will teach you to design XBee modules which are embedded solutions providing wireless end-point connectivity to devices.

Dates: 4th and 5th of January, 2013
Duration: 14 hours spread over 2 days
Venue: IIT Mumbai
Cost of the workshop: Rs. 8000/- per team. The maximum number of participants per team is 4.

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Content Outline

According to Digi, “XBee modules are embedded solutions providing wireless end-point connectivity to devices. These modules use the IEEE 802.15.4 networking protocol for fast point-to-multipoint or peer-to-peer networking. They are designed for high-throughput applications requiring low latency and predictable communication timing.“

Session 1: Introduction to Wireless Communication

• RF Communication
• General purpose RF Modules 315Mhz, 433Mhz
• Zigbee protocol(Xbee)
• IR Communication and protocols
• Type of Xbee modules available in Indian Market with feature and uses

Session 2: Introduction to AVR Microcontrollers

• I/O functions and 1st C program
• UART and USART Protocol
• HyperTerminal

Session 3: Xbee Configurations

• XBee Communication Setup Building with AVR Micro Controller
• Xbee one to one Communication(unicasting)
• Xbee one to many communication and many to one (multicasting)
• Xbee one to all Communication(broadcasting mode)
• Configuring with X-CTU

Session 4: Building various wireless project using Xbee and AVR Controllers

• Debugging
• Query session

Each successfully registered team is expected to bring one laptop with Windows OS (XP or windows 7) installed.

Content developed in association with Robosapiens Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Noida

Please Note: A takeaway kit will be provided.

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 4 members. Participants from different colleges may 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 8000/- per team. The maximum number of participants per team is 4.

Certificate Criterion

All participants should be present in all the sessions. Any absence will result in the certificate not being awarded.

Register for Wi-Comm

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.

Cost of the workshop: Rs. 8,000/- per team. The maximum number of participants per team is 4.

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.

In the event of requiring accommodation, participants are requested to make the payment at their own RISK. Techfest 2013 does not give accommodation for the workshop.

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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