Contraption

“Life is as simple as you make it… ”

But does one truly appreciate simplicity all the time? For those of us, who are tired of straightforward algorithms – put on your thinking hats, and come up with all the bizarre and uncanny ideas you can think of to accomplish the most common tasks. A CONTRAPTION machine is a deliberately over-engineered machine that performs a very simple task in a very complex fashion, usually including a chain reaction. Instead of just “solving” the problem, teams have to make the solution as complicated and as convoluted as possible. So go ahead, break the rules, defy all logic, and make life tougher!

Problem Statement

Use various forms of energy conversion techniques to complete the final task.

Size of arena for the machine of contraption is 12*12 feet.
The teams are not provided any walls, tables for the RUBE.

Participants will be provided the following materials:

We would really appreciate if participants come with their necessary tool-kits.
You are also allowed to use a 5 pin electrical socket but you are required to bring your own extension cords.

Participants have to rotate the wheel and the number of rotation will be counted by the counter given in the photo. And as per the number of the rotation points will be given.
Specifications :
The diameter of the wheel is 42cm.
The projection from the periphery of the wheel is 12cm.
Front View:
Top View

The number of members in a team is restricted to five.
Each team will be given 2 trials to show their arrangement. A setup time of 10 minutes will be given before each trial. In addition to this, a setup time of 60 minutes will be given to every team before their first attempt.
The machine must complete the task as described in the challenge.
The machine must be no larger than 12ft. by 12ft. and 12ft. height. Participants will be provided with a power supply of 230V / 50 Hz and a flat ground for display.
The arrangement should complete the final task after going through a minimum of 5 steps. There is no maximum number of steps.
A step in the machine should be considered a transfer of energy from one action to another. Identical transfers of energy in succession will be considered one step. For example, a set of dominos falling into each other will be considered one step.
The machine must take no more than ten (10) minutes per run.
Only one team member may interact with the machine once the evaluation has begun. This includes resetting the machine.
No corporate logos or names may be displayed on the machines.
The machine must not imply profane, indecent or lewd expressions.
Any loose or flying objects must remain within the set boundaries of the machine.
No loose electrical connections will be tolerated in the arena room.
No flames may be used on the machine.
No hazardous materials or explosives can be used on the machine.
All the materials required for the arrangement should be brought by the corresponding team. Teams are not allowed to share any material.
No material will be provided by the Core committee members.
Contestants are responsible for removing their arrangement and any debris left after the completion of their 3 rounds.
The teams must adhere to the spirit of healthy competition. Core committee members reserve the right to disqualify any team indulging in misbehavior.
The Core committee members reserve the rights to change any or all of the above rules as they deem fit.

Innovation.
Visibility of steps
Theme based demonstration.
Complexity applied in connecting movements.
Continuity without any human intervention. (However, if it is inevitable in order to complete the run, you will be allowed to do so at cost of marks deducted.)
The machine can contain moving electronics gadgets, but the technical manipulations applied by the participants for mechanical motion will carry weight-age.

Explanation/Description: 10 points

Run Related: 70 points Task Completed:

Penalties:

Run Length exceeded (-10 points/min)
Human Intervention (-5 points each)
Objects leaving machine (-5 points each)
Flames, loose electrical connections, explosive materials (-10 points each)

Each team has to submit abstract containing the below mentioned details and bring the hard copy of the abstract on the day of the event.
Team Name
Team Leader’s name
Contact Number
Email id

Team

Maximum 5

Participation Fees

RS. 250/-

Event Incharge

Chintan Pithdiya

+91-9725151463

chintan.pithdiya@msufp.in

Shreyansh Gohel

+91-8980107952

shreyansh.gohil@msufp.in

Akash Sahu

+91-9662720798

akash.sahu@msufp.in

“Life is as simple as you make it… ”