Rules

All students from all streams with a valid identity card are eligible to take part in the event.

"Hell, there are no rules here - we're trying to accomplish something." - Thomas Edison.

Thus,this event encompasses all fields and leaving just pure software coding,every other hardware model is allowed for the entry which on being selected by our esteemed jury would permit you to present it in our event and grab prizes and much more!!!!

Last year project

Verti-Go :

The objective of the project is to make a VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) based aeromodel . It is capable of taking-off and landing vertically , without the need of a runway. It takes off just like a helicopter and has all the advantages that an aeroplane has over a helicopter like speed, mileage, capacity to travel long distances etc.

We are using the concept of tilt-rotors. Two rotors are used in this model. They are placed at the wing-tips. The rotors will be aligned vertically while take-off. So, they provide the required lift. After take –off , we turn the rotors through an angle of 90 degrees. Now, they act like propellers giving the required thrust in the forward direction. Now, it is similar to an aeroplane.
During cruise, it will be controlled through the normal control surfaces ( ailerons, elevator and rudder ) and the wings provide the lift (similar to an aeroplane). Again while landing, the rotors are made vertical, thereby enabling it to land vertically.

Various Applications :
1. It can be used in future aeroplanes.
2. This concept can also be used in ‘flying cars’.
3. This does not need a runway. This helps aeroplanes to access remote areas. So, various search and rescue operations can get very effective.
4. This concept can be used at places where building a runway is very difficult (like hill stations). So, they can be used at such places for transport.
5. This will be very helpful during wars as we can supply resources to the army directly, even if there is no aerodrome nearby.
6. These planes can land directly on ships that do not have facility for aeroplanes. (provided the ship has enough space)

Last year project

LASER Pointer Mouse :

The aim of this project is to make a LASER Pointer mouse which can be used as a normal mouse during presentations or slide shows. This is new interactive technology developed keeping in mind to make mouse operation during slide shows more interactive and ergonomically comfortable.

Computer display is projected on a screen using a projector and a LASER Pointer is used as a tool to direct the mouse cursor position. This projection is captured using web-cam. This captured stream is then analyzed and position of the LASER dot is located.

Mouse cursor is then moved to the corresponding LASER dot position. Other button functions of mouse are implemented using a normal remote mouse.


This device can be used in conferences, meetings, interactive sessions, class rooms etc.This device changes total ergo-dynamics involved in mouse operation and gives user additional mobility with ease of operation.

Last year project

Lac Operon :

The project is to show the working of lac operon in a positively inducible environment i.e. when there is no lactose present, the repressor protein stops the transcription process, and hence no proteins are produced. But in the presence of lactose, these molecules bind to the tetramer repressor protein, causing a conformational change helping the RNA polymerase to perform its function (transcription) and hence the proteins are produced.

The proteins produced are enzymes which help in breakdown of lactose and transport of those products.As we are to present a model showing lac operon which is positive inducible, the RNA polymerase (i) required for the expression of lac I gene is made using a microcontroller chip and its movement is based on programming. A photo-transmitter is used to recognize end of gene.

The expression is shown using LEDs’ and the repressor protein produced is a robot made of four motors and a microcontroller chip. We will be using microcontroller based programming for its movement with the help of light detecting devices. As the repressor binds at the operator region on the DNA (made of two, 35 cm wooden sticks), the RNA polymerase (ii) is not allowed to perform its function.

Now the lactose molecule which is based on microcontroller programming will bind to repressor’s hand that is vacant. Using a synchronized program we shall bring the two robots simultaneously back and allow the RNA polymerase (ii) to do its work. The proteins produced from the genes lac Z, lac Y and lac A are shown using LEDs’ connected in parallel

Last year project

Geared Cycle :

Geared cycles use derailleur system for their operation, though common place, the system works on a very crude principle of increasing and decreasing chain tension to accomplish gear change thus decreasing gear life and making it less cost effective.

By the medium of our small gear box, we have tried to increase the speed of the cycle with the same effort of the cyclist and solve the problem of uphill climbing. Also the gear box will give more speed variations making it suitable for varied terrains and purposes.

The force resisting the motion of the bicycle Ftotal consists of the sum of rolling friction Froll, aerodynamic drag Fwind, the upward slope resistance Fslope, the bearing friction resistance and the drive efficiency h. Unlike the other quantities, upward slope resistance can also be negative - usually a positive thing for the cyclist - thus propelling rather than retarding the bicycle. Naturally the drive losses h apply only if the bicycle rider really pedals the bicycle and does not just let it roll. Bearing friction, such as friction in the hubs, is usually added to rolling friction; accordingly the bearing friction forces in the drive train are added to the drive efficiency h, specifically, pedals, bottom bracket, freewheel and partially also the hubs (the additional forces on the hub due to chain tension).