Rules and Regulations R-Type - F1 in Schools
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<strong>Rules</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong><br />
R-<strong>Type</strong><br />
2008/2009
Introduction 2008/09<br />
What is the <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Challenge<br />
The <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Challenge is a competition, open to all secondary schools <strong>in</strong> the Republic of Irel<strong>and</strong>, to<br />
design <strong>and</strong> manufacture CO2 powered model rac<strong>in</strong>g cars. Student teams will compete aga<strong>in</strong>st each other<br />
<strong>in</strong> a National championship to determ<strong>in</strong>e the best eng<strong>in</strong>eered <strong>and</strong> fastest car <strong>in</strong> Irel<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Above: Frank Kennedy, Sales & Market<strong>in</strong>g Director Honda, Jim Friars, CEO Irish Computer Society with<br />
Junior Cycle W<strong>in</strong>ners 2008 Sharks, O’Fiach College, Dundalk <strong>and</strong> Overall W<strong>in</strong>ners 2008, Koni Kats, St.<br />
Davids Secondary School, Greystones, Co. Wicklow<br />
The 2007/08 Challenge was a great success with 90 teams compet<strong>in</strong>g at Regional f<strong>in</strong>al stage. All regional<br />
f<strong>in</strong>als for the 2008/09 season will be held <strong>in</strong> March <strong>and</strong> April. The Challenge is part of an <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
competition which <strong>in</strong> March 2008 saw 25 teams from 17 countries compete for the crown. The 2008<br />
World Champions are Team Pulse from Engl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Students are encouraged to use software tools to manage their projects <strong>and</strong> to develop a project website<br />
to communicate how their designs evolved.<br />
The <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Challenge is sponsored <strong>in</strong> Irel<strong>and</strong> by Honda. The Challenge is managed by the Irish<br />
Computer Society <strong>and</strong> supported by Discover Science <strong>and</strong> Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
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Design Brief 2008/09<br />
Technology Challenge<br />
The Scenario<br />
The <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Technology Challenge is a competition open to all secondary schools<br />
nationwide to design <strong>and</strong> manufacture a CO2-powered model rac<strong>in</strong>g car.<br />
Design will play a critical role <strong>in</strong> the success of your team - both <strong>in</strong> the design of the car itself <strong>and</strong><br />
the people <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g that design from the <strong>in</strong>itial idea right through to the start<strong>in</strong>g grid.<br />
Team members must be carefully chosen <strong>and</strong> tra<strong>in</strong>ed to work together, us<strong>in</strong>g cutt<strong>in</strong>g edge design<br />
software <strong>and</strong> the latest <strong>in</strong> manufactur<strong>in</strong>g technology.<br />
Similar rules <strong>and</strong> regulations cont<strong>in</strong>ue to apply to your R-TYPE car designs as for the D-TYPE.<br />
Similarly, all cars <strong>in</strong> the championship will cont<strong>in</strong>ue to be powered by identical specification<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>es - compact CO2 (Carbon Dioxide gas) powerplants. The R-TYPE presents a different<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> design challenge to test <strong>and</strong> develop your eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g skills even further. Don’t<br />
forget that team work is an important element of the challenge <strong>and</strong> you will achieve great th<strong>in</strong>gs if<br />
you work closely together.<br />
research<br />
compete<br />
design<br />
test<br />
w<strong>in</strong><br />
manufacture<br />
tune<br />
race<br />
Left: The Overall W<strong>in</strong>ners (Irel<strong>and</strong>)<br />
Championship Season 2007/08,<br />
Koni Kats, St. David’s Secondary School,<br />
Greystones, Co. Wicklow<br />
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Design Brief 2008/09<br />
The Brief<br />
You are the Formula One Team commissioned to design, construct <strong>and</strong> race the fastest<br />
Formula One Car of the Future, driven by compact compressed CO2 (carbon dioxide gas)<br />
powerplants (cartidges). The particular design specifications <strong>and</strong> rac<strong>in</strong>g regulations for this<br />
controlled rac<strong>in</strong>g are outl<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> this document.<br />
To succeed <strong>in</strong> the challenge you will need to work with modern design technologies like 3D<br />
CAD software. In order to enter the Championship, you must allocate job roles to the members<br />
of your group. Ideally, one role should be allocated to each person. However, you may have to<br />
double up on your role <strong>and</strong> responsibilities, depend<strong>in</strong>g on the number of people you have<br />
available.<br />
The follow<strong>in</strong>g job roles should be covered by the members of your team:<br />
Team Manager (maximum 1 person). This person will be responsible for manag<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
team <strong>and</strong> ensur<strong>in</strong>g that the car is ready for the f<strong>in</strong>als. The team manager works closely<br />
with all members of the team, offer<strong>in</strong>g assistance where necessary.<br />
Resources Manager (maximum 1 person). This person organises time, materials <strong>and</strong><br />
equipment for design <strong>and</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g the cars. The resources manager will need to liaise with<br />
all members to check tasks are progress<strong>in</strong>g on time <strong>and</strong> offer additional help, if needed.<br />
Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Eng<strong>in</strong>eer (maximum 2 persons). These people are responsible for<br />
advis<strong>in</strong>g team members on the manufacture of the car <strong>and</strong> the constra<strong>in</strong>ts of the<br />
mach<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g process. Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g eng<strong>in</strong>eers will need to liaise with the design eng<strong>in</strong>eers<br />
to report <strong>and</strong> help solve any problems with construction of the car.<br />
Design Eng<strong>in</strong>eer (maximum 2 persons). These people are responsible for the styl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />
aerodynamic performance of the car design. Design eng<strong>in</strong>eers will need to liaise with the<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g eng<strong>in</strong>eers to ensure their ideas can be realised.<br />
Graphic Designer (maximum 1 person). This person will be responsible for produc<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
colour schemes applied to the vehicle, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g any special sponsorship decals, together<br />
with the f<strong>in</strong>al graphic render<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> any additional team market<strong>in</strong>g materials. The<br />
graphic designer will need to liaise with the design eng<strong>in</strong>eer to ensure any schemes will fit<br />
the shape of the vehicle <strong>and</strong> the market<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> communications manager for additional<br />
market<strong>in</strong>g development.<br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Communications Manager (maximum 1 person). This person will be<br />
responsible for develop<strong>in</strong>g team market<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> sponsorship generation. The market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>and</strong> communications manager will need to liaise with <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> School’s Market<strong>in</strong>g Team,<br />
local media <strong>and</strong> potential sponsors to ensure maximum coverage for their team.<br />
There are so many tasks that must be mastered, <strong>in</strong> order to design, manufacture, prepare <strong>and</strong><br />
f<strong>in</strong>ally enter a car for rac<strong>in</strong>g, that teamwork will be vital to your success. A real <strong>F1</strong> team<br />
succeeds because all the people learn to work together <strong>and</strong> support each other.<br />
Remember, no one person is more<br />
important than another.<br />
ENSURE YOU READ AND CHECK THE RULES<br />
VERY THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING THE<br />
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF YOUR <strong>F1</strong> CAR.<br />
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Design Brief 2008/09<br />
Specific Requirements<br />
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Your team must comply with all the guidel<strong>in</strong>es outl<strong>in</strong>ed below:<br />
Your team must conta<strong>in</strong> a m<strong>in</strong>imum of 3 to a maximum of 6 students.<br />
*NEW* Qualify<strong>in</strong>g Round - Teams’ 5 page plans are judged to select approximately 100 teams to<br />
progress to Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Regional F<strong>in</strong>al stage. Due to the <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g numbers enter<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
competition it has been necessary to <strong>in</strong>troduce a qualify<strong>in</strong>g round. Entry to this qualify<strong>in</strong>g round will<br />
be open to all schools <strong>and</strong> entry is free.<br />
Each school may enter as many teams as they wish but if enter<strong>in</strong>g 3 or more at least one team must<br />
be <strong>in</strong> the Junior Cycle category.<br />
Teams must be registered by 14 th October. Registration is onl<strong>in</strong>e at www.<strong>F1</strong><strong>in</strong><strong>Schools</strong>.ie<br />
The qualify<strong>in</strong>g round will be judged on the submission of a 5 page plan, by 14 th November 2008.<br />
The details for this round follow <strong>in</strong> this document under the Qualify<strong>in</strong>g Round head<strong>in</strong>g on pages<br />
10 <strong>and</strong> 11.<br />
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The teams that score highest <strong>in</strong> the qualify<strong>in</strong>g round will proceed through to the regional f<strong>in</strong>als. All<br />
schools will be notified by email if they have/have not succeeded <strong>in</strong> progress<strong>in</strong>g through to the<br />
Regional f<strong>in</strong>al stage. There is a fee of €80 per team for those who qualify for the regional f<strong>in</strong>al stage.<br />
If it is your school’s third time to enter the Challenge <strong>and</strong> your team is a Senior Cycle team, you must<br />
design the R-<strong>Type</strong> car. For details on Competition Categories view page 16 of this document.<br />
Your team must use 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) software to produce your ideas <strong>and</strong> model<br />
them <strong>in</strong> 3D. H<strong>and</strong> drawn sketches are allowed at qualify<strong>in</strong>g round stage.<br />
Your car body must be made from a s<strong>in</strong>gle block of balsa wood. The rear aerofoil <strong>and</strong> car body must<br />
be mach<strong>in</strong>ed from a s<strong>in</strong>gle piece of balsa wood. The front aerofoil may be mach<strong>in</strong>ed from a separate<br />
non-metallic material.<br />
The dimensions of your car body, together with the wheels, must fit the dimensions outl<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> the<br />
rules. Please check these very carefully.<br />
Each car body must be manufactured either at your school or at a designated Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Centre,<br />
which <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> will pair your team with.<br />
Each car body must be completed with a high quality pa<strong>in</strong>ted f<strong>in</strong>ish. Note that only a limited amount<br />
of h<strong>and</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g to the body is allowed.<br />
Your team must use a CNC mach<strong>in</strong>e, such as the Denford MicroRouter, or an <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
approved Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Centre to produce the car body.<br />
At regional <strong>and</strong> national f<strong>in</strong>al stages each team must produce a design portfolio which details the<br />
design, production <strong>and</strong> evaluation process <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>itial ideas, design development,<br />
manufacture <strong>and</strong> evidence of test<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> evaluation. Max 20 pages (A3). It should be noted that<br />
po<strong>in</strong>ts are awarded for ICT <strong>in</strong> the design of your portfolio.<br />
At regional <strong>and</strong> national f<strong>in</strong>al stages each team must supply a 1st or 3rd angle orthographic<br />
projection <strong>and</strong> a graphic render<strong>in</strong>g of their f<strong>in</strong>al design, both produced us<strong>in</strong>g a 3D CAD package.<br />
At regional <strong>and</strong> national f<strong>in</strong>al stages each team must complete a specification sheet, which must be<br />
displayed at each race event. This specification sheet should be completed before arriv<strong>in</strong>g at the<br />
race event.<br />
At regional <strong>and</strong> national f<strong>in</strong>al stages teams must prepare a verbal presentation on their work. 5<br />
m<strong>in</strong>utes will be allocated to present to the judges.<br />
Note: the guidel<strong>in</strong>es listed above are m<strong>in</strong>imum requirements. The mark<strong>in</strong>g scheme should be reviewed to<br />
learn how extra po<strong>in</strong>ts might be atta<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />
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Design Brief 2008/09<br />
Design Considerations<br />
Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Considerations<br />
Design Preparation:<br />
Before beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g to design your car, you will need:<br />
Solid Works or a similar 3D CAD software<br />
package at your school/college.<br />
A design template suitable for the balsa wood<br />
blank. (this can be downloaded at<br />
www.<strong>F1</strong><strong>in</strong><strong>Schools</strong>.ie/resources)<br />
Hopefully, an endless supply of ideas!<br />
Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g:<br />
CAD packages will help you draw <strong>and</strong> develop your<br />
ideas <strong>in</strong> 3D. Of course, as with most draw<strong>in</strong>g<br />
packages, it takes time to learn how to use them. Your<br />
technology teacher should be able to show you how<br />
the software works, but members of your team will<br />
need to spend some time explor<strong>in</strong>g the software, so<br />
you can see what it can do <strong>and</strong> how it can help you<br />
design your <strong>F1</strong> car.<br />
Research:<br />
Investigate exist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>F1</strong> car designs. Your teacher may<br />
be able to help you use the <strong>in</strong>ternet to f<strong>in</strong>d out the<br />
latest developments occurr<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the world of <strong>F1</strong><br />
design. Team websites from last year’s Challenge can<br />
be found at www.<strong>F1</strong><strong>in</strong><strong>Schools</strong>.ie <strong>in</strong> the 2008<br />
Championship section. Concentrate your research on<br />
areas that could help your team, for example,<br />
aerodynamics, car body designs <strong>and</strong> wheel designs,<br />
then try to apply the pr<strong>in</strong>ciples to your own ideas.<br />
Test<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
Your team may want to consider test<strong>in</strong>g a variety of<br />
car designs, or car parts, <strong>in</strong> a virtual w<strong>in</strong>d tunnel or<br />
physical w<strong>in</strong>d <strong>and</strong>/or smoke tunnel, if your Make<br />
Centre has access to one, to evaluate their<br />
aerodynamic performance.<br />
If your school has a copy of Solid Works you should<br />
also have <strong>in</strong>cluded a copy of COSMOS, Solid Works<br />
design analysis software. COSMOSFlowXpress can<br />
be used to quickly analyze the Race Car Block part<br />
which is used <strong>in</strong> the Race Car Assembly.<br />
COSMOSFloXpress is a fluid dynamics application<br />
that calculates how fluid, (air or water) flows through a<br />
part or assembly model. Based on the calculated<br />
velocity field, you can f<strong>in</strong>d problem areas <strong>in</strong> your<br />
design <strong>and</strong> improve them before you manufacture any<br />
parts.<br />
In the <strong>F1</strong> Car Kit that each team qualify<strong>in</strong>g for the<br />
Regional f<strong>in</strong>al stage will receive, is a balsa wood<br />
block, a set of 4 wheels <strong>and</strong> 2 axles, which is the<br />
m<strong>in</strong>imum that you need to compete at Regional f<strong>in</strong>al<br />
stage.<br />
Note that your car design template must be 10mm<br />
shorter at least at one end, compared to the actual<br />
balsa wood block (we have accounted for this <strong>in</strong> the<br />
<strong>Rules</strong> & <strong>Regulations</strong>, po<strong>in</strong>t 3a). You will not be able<br />
to mach<strong>in</strong>e to the extreme ends of the balsa wood<br />
block, s<strong>in</strong>ce they are sometimes used for attach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the CNC mach<strong>in</strong>e jig fixtures. Damage could occur if<br />
the cutt<strong>in</strong>g tool hits any of these jig fixtures.<br />
The jig is used to stop the balsa wood block mov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
whilst be<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>ed. It also allows the block to be<br />
accurately repositioned. Please note however that<br />
some mach<strong>in</strong>es will require only one cut, others may<br />
require two cuts, therefore you will need to take this<br />
<strong>in</strong>to account when you are design<strong>in</strong>g the car.<br />
Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g of cars must occur at an approved <strong>F1</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Centre (3rd level<br />
<strong>in</strong>stitution), which <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> will pair your team<br />
with, or if your school has facilities, <strong>in</strong> your own<br />
school.<br />
Once mach<strong>in</strong>ed, you can smooth down the balsa<br />
wood design <strong>and</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ish with primer <strong>and</strong> pa<strong>in</strong>t. Note<br />
that only a limited amount of h<strong>and</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g to the<br />
body is allowed. Filler should not be used to build up<br />
areas of your car. You could also decorate the car<br />
body with any sponsorship stickers, advertis<strong>in</strong>g or<br />
colour schemes.<br />
Sponsorship Considerations<br />
When seek<strong>in</strong>g team sponsorship, please ensure that<br />
the proposed sponsor of your team does not conflict<br />
with the <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Technology Challenge<br />
sponsors.<br />
If you are unsure if your potential sponsor will conflict<br />
please contact f1@ics.ie for confirmation.<br />
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<strong>Rules</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> 2007/08<br />
All R-<strong>Type</strong> cars are to be manufactured<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g the same balsa wood block.<br />
Above is a 3D render<strong>in</strong>g of this block<br />
<strong>and</strong> its third angle orthographic<br />
projection below <strong>in</strong>cludes all relevant<br />
measurements.<br />
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Timel<strong>in</strong>e 2008/09<br />
Registration<br />
Sept<br />
2008<br />
Oct<br />
2008<br />
Nov<br />
2008<br />
Dec<br />
2008<br />
Jan<br />
2009<br />
Feb<br />
2009<br />
Mar<br />
2009<br />
April<br />
2009<br />
Organis<strong>in</strong>g Teams<br />
CAD Idea Development<br />
Deadl<strong>in</strong>e for submission<br />
for Qualify<strong>in</strong>g round<br />
Analyse/Design Test<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Re-Design<br />
CAD Orthographics &<br />
Render<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
Rac<strong>in</strong>g car manufacture<br />
Car Graphics/ F<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Graphic & Web Design<br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g & Sponsorship<br />
Project Management<br />
Regional F<strong>in</strong>al<br />
National F<strong>in</strong>al
Championship Season<br />
Qualify<strong>in</strong>g Round 2008/09<br />
Qualify<strong>in</strong>g Round of <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
**NEW** Compulsory Qualify<strong>in</strong>g Round this year – The First Step onto the Grid!!<br />
You are a Formula One team who must pitch to get your design constructed to race. Your aim is to<br />
be the Fastest Formula One Car of the Future, driven by compact compressed CO 2 powerplants.<br />
A limited number of manufactur<strong>in</strong>g slots are available. You must submit a plan which demonstrates why your<br />
team should be chosen.<br />
Your plan should give details of your team members, show some areas of your teams research, display your<br />
<strong>in</strong>itial design ideas <strong>and</strong> show some elements of your portfolio e.g. timel<strong>in</strong>e, br<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g etc… Remember, your<br />
team must show why yours is the team to choose!<br />
Your ideas <strong>and</strong> plan should be orig<strong>in</strong>al, if you want to be chosen, be different!<br />
Plan –maximum 5 pages (A4)<br />
All team plans must be submitted by 5pm 14 th November 2008<br />
Plans should be submitted by email to f1@ics.ie or by post to:<br />
ICS, Crescent Hall, Mount Street Crescent, Dubl<strong>in</strong> 2<br />
Your plan should consist of the follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
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Introduction (1 page)<br />
Research (1 page)<br />
o A look at the different ideas beh<strong>in</strong>d mak<strong>in</strong>g your car the Fastest.<br />
Design (1-2 pages)<br />
o Pencil sketch will suffice, but 3D CAD more advantageous<br />
Resources plann<strong>in</strong>g (1-2 pages)<br />
o Outl<strong>in</strong>e plan to <strong>in</strong>clude, for example: timel<strong>in</strong>e, budget, market<strong>in</strong>g etc..<br />
Plans should have no more than 5 A4 pages, any plans which exceed the maximum of 5 pages will only have<br />
the first 5 pages looked at. The cover of your document is not counted <strong>in</strong> these 5 pages.<br />
To view a sample plan, logon to www.<strong>F1</strong><strong>in</strong><strong>Schools</strong>.ie<br />
W<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g teams <strong>in</strong>novate!!<br />
Formula One is constantly <strong>in</strong>novat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> all areas of the Formula One bus<strong>in</strong>ess i.e. design, research,<br />
market<strong>in</strong>g. Has your team a dist<strong>in</strong>ct advantage, if so tell us about it <strong>and</strong> earn your team an additional 10% of<br />
your overall marks for the plan!! For further breakdown of marks for Qualify<strong>in</strong>g round, view page 11 of this<br />
document.<br />
Submit one additional item that can take the form of, for example, one of the follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
An additional A4 page of text or images<br />
A slide show<br />
A Nimble profile<br />
A video etc….<br />
A team logo<br />
Maximum duration of digital media 3 m<strong>in</strong>utes.<br />
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Championship Season<br />
Qualify<strong>in</strong>g Round 2008/09<br />
Mark<strong>in</strong>g Scheme for Qualify<strong>in</strong>g Round of <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
Area Key Features Po<strong>in</strong>ts Awarded<br />
Introduction<br />
One page <strong>in</strong>troduction to team, job roles, team mission<br />
Max 10 po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
Research<br />
One page featur<strong>in</strong>g areas researched by the team for<br />
the competition e.g. aerodynamics, wheel design…..<br />
Max 10 po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
Design<br />
1-2 pages of <strong>in</strong>itial sketches of design/designs.<br />
Development of ideas can be by h<strong>and</strong> or with 3D CAD.<br />
Teams should show development of thoughts <strong>and</strong> ideas<br />
through use of research.<br />
Note: Use of ICT/CAD is essential to achieve maximum<br />
po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
Max 40 po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
Brief<br />
1 – 2 pages where teams outl<strong>in</strong>e what their plan would<br />
be, if they proceed through to the Regional f<strong>in</strong>als. This<br />
may <strong>in</strong>clude how they would allocate their time, fund<br />
their materials/transport, <strong>and</strong> their range of activities<br />
(e.g. project-management, analysis, further<br />
development /test<strong>in</strong>g of design, graphic design,<br />
market<strong>in</strong>g, sponsorship etc.).<br />
Max 40 po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
Innovation<br />
An additional 10% of the teams overall mark for above can be achieved by<br />
submitt<strong>in</strong>g one item to demonstrate your teams <strong>in</strong>novation.<br />
*To achieve the highest marks <strong>in</strong> each category teams should use ICT <strong>and</strong> CAD, where possible.*<br />
Note:<br />
At Regional F<strong>in</strong>al stage po<strong>in</strong>ts may be deducted from team’s scores if significant elements of<br />
<strong>in</strong>itial plans are not achieved. Therefore you should ensure your plans are realistic.<br />
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Championship Season<br />
Further Information 2008/09<br />
Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Centres<br />
Teams will be paired with a Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Centre (3 rd level <strong>in</strong>stitution) by <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Schools</strong>, if you do not have facilities <strong>in</strong> your school.<br />
How to obta<strong>in</strong> software, hardware <strong>and</strong> consumables<br />
If you would like to purchase any equipment for the challenge please contact:<br />
Sureweld Educational Division, Fonthill, Lucan, Co. Dubl<strong>in</strong><br />
Tel: +353 1 6266 242<br />
Or contact T4 (Technology Subjects Support Service) for a list of approved equipment<br />
Tel: 091 745 650<br />
Team Prizes <strong>and</strong> Awards<br />
There will be separate awards for:<br />
The Overall W<strong>in</strong>ner of the Challenge<br />
The 1st, 2nd <strong>and</strong> 3rd W<strong>in</strong>ners <strong>in</strong> each Category<br />
Best Newcomer<br />
The Fastest Car<br />
The Best Eng<strong>in</strong>eered Car<br />
Best Use of ICT<br />
Best Team Website<br />
The Best Team Market<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Sponsorship<br />
Prizes will be awarded at National f<strong>in</strong>al level. Prize packages to be confirmed.<br />
Enquiries <strong>and</strong> Questions<br />
All questions <strong>and</strong> queries about the <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Technology Challenge should be<br />
e-mailed to: f1@ics.ie<br />
For the very latest <strong>in</strong>formation, visit the <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Technology Challenge website<br />
(www.<strong>F1</strong><strong>in</strong><strong>Schools</strong>.ie) or visit our profile on www.Nimble.ie<br />
Awards <strong>and</strong> Schemes<br />
As well as the certificate of participation that each <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> competitor receives,<br />
it is also possible to ga<strong>in</strong> other awards, through the work done by students for the<br />
Challenge.<br />
The project can be used to fulfill the ‘New Skills’ requirement for the bronze Gaisce<br />
Award. For more details visit www.gaisce.ie<br />
<strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Technology Challenge 11
<strong>Rules</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> 2008/09<br />
Requirements for Entry<br />
Requirements for Entry<br />
1a. All cars must be designed us<strong>in</strong>g a CAD/CAM<br />
package. The CAD package used must satisfy all<br />
the challenge entry criteria <strong>and</strong> allow students to<br />
produce a 3D graphic render<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> 1 st or 3 rd angle<br />
orthographic projection. Your <strong>F1</strong> car must be<br />
manufactured on a CNC mach<strong>in</strong>e, such as a<br />
Denford MicroRouter, either at your school or at an<br />
<strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> approved Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Centre.<br />
1b. All teams must be registered before 14 th October <strong>in</strong><br />
preparation for Qualify<strong>in</strong>g round submission of plans<br />
on 14 th November 2008. Registration is onl<strong>in</strong>e at<br />
www.<strong>F1</strong><strong>in</strong><strong>Schools</strong>.ie<br />
1c. Students to submit a 5 page summary portfolio<br />
document by 14 th November 2008<br />
1d. Each team should consist of a m<strong>in</strong>imum of 3<br />
members to a maximum of 6. Mixed gender teams<br />
would be preferred <strong>and</strong> positively encouraged.<br />
1e. Contact details for the Team Manager <strong>and</strong><br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Communications Manager should be<br />
provided, to enable <strong>F1</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> to liaise with<br />
them, this is completed at time of registration on<br />
www.<strong>F1</strong><strong>in</strong><strong>Schools</strong>.ie. All team members’ roles must<br />
be entered onl<strong>in</strong>e before Regional f<strong>in</strong>als.<br />
1f. All cars must be designed consider<strong>in</strong>g the specified<br />
dimensions <strong>and</strong> regulations. Only a limited amount<br />
of h<strong>and</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g (at the Judges’ discretion) is<br />
permitted. We expect all cars to be complete,<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ished <strong>and</strong> pa<strong>in</strong>ted to a high st<strong>and</strong>ard.<br />
1g. Only a limited amount of filler is permitted. It should<br />
not be used to build up areas. Disqualification may<br />
occur where measurement of orig<strong>in</strong>al draw<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />
f<strong>in</strong>al car have significant discrepancies.<br />
1j. Should any teams withdraw or become disqualified<br />
from the Regional f<strong>in</strong>al stage; reserve teams may be<br />
selected from a previously submitted list. These<br />
teams will be <strong>in</strong>formed by post/e-mail/telephone call<br />
as soon as the organisers are aware of the situation.<br />
1k. The cars should be produced <strong>in</strong> the same year as the<br />
f<strong>in</strong>als. The same car design should not be entered<br />
more than once.<br />
1l. Each design must leave enough space for an entry<br />
number sticker to be applied on each side of the car<br />
body. Your number will be given to you at registration<br />
<strong>and</strong> must be <strong>in</strong> place before rac<strong>in</strong>g. The size of the<br />
sticker will be a maximum of 40mm (length) by 25mm<br />
(height).<br />
1m. At regional <strong>and</strong> national f<strong>in</strong>al stage each team<br />
must produce a design folder of work cover<strong>in</strong>g all<br />
aspects of the project <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>itial ideas, design<br />
development <strong>and</strong> evidence of test<strong>in</strong>g. A dimensioned<br />
orthographic projection (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a plan, side <strong>and</strong><br />
end elevation) of their car design <strong>and</strong> a 3D render<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
both completed us<strong>in</strong>g a CAD package, must also be<br />
submitted <strong>in</strong> your design folder. These documents<br />
should be presented <strong>in</strong> an A3 sized portfolio <strong>and</strong><br />
displayed <strong>in</strong> the pits area throughout the duration of<br />
the event - no more than 20 sheets of A3 per<br />
portfolio.<br />
1n. Teams must show evidence of any media footage or<br />
press clipp<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> order to be awarded marks for<br />
such media coverage generated.<br />
1o. The official length of the track, from start to f<strong>in</strong>ish, is<br />
20 metres.<br />
1h. The <strong>F1</strong> car must be made from a s<strong>in</strong>gle block of<br />
balsa wood. The design of the axle <strong>and</strong> bear<strong>in</strong>g<br />
systems is unrestricted.<br />
1i. Teams that have been <strong>in</strong>vited to the Regional f<strong>in</strong>als<br />
<strong>and</strong> National f<strong>in</strong>al will be required to expla<strong>in</strong> how<br />
they completed their design process to the Judges,<br />
<strong>in</strong> the form of a verbal presentation, with optional<br />
accompany<strong>in</strong>g visual aids. The presentation must<br />
not last longer than 5 m<strong>in</strong>utes. Extra time is<br />
provided for set up <strong>and</strong> Judges questions.<br />
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<strong>Rules</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> 2008/09<br />
Requirements for Entry<br />
Body <strong>and</strong> Side Pod <strong>Regulations</strong><br />
1p. All cars will be checked for safety <strong>and</strong> that the screw<br />
eyes are secure. If the Judge /Marshalls are unhappy<br />
with the safety of the vehicle or a rule <strong>in</strong>fr<strong>in</strong>gement<br />
has occurred, the team may be disqualified or po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
deducted from the overall team score.<br />
1q. Judg<strong>in</strong>g will <strong>in</strong>clude categories as detailed <strong>in</strong> the<br />
mark<strong>in</strong>g criteria. Overall w<strong>in</strong>ners will be determ<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
by comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>t scores from all categories <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Challenge. Other prizes are determ<strong>in</strong>ed on separate<br />
or comb<strong>in</strong>ation category totals. PLEASE NOTE THE<br />
JUDGES’ DECISION IS FINAL.<br />
1r. Cars will be h<strong>and</strong>ed <strong>in</strong>to race control 10 m<strong>in</strong>utes<br />
before rac<strong>in</strong>g commences.<br />
1s. The Challenge is open to all secondary schools,<br />
exclud<strong>in</strong>g employees <strong>and</strong> their families of Irish<br />
Computer Society, agents or anyone else<br />
professionally connected with this promotion<br />
1t. The top teams at the Regional f<strong>in</strong>als from each<br />
Category will be <strong>in</strong>vited to challenge other teams<br />
from around the country at the National f<strong>in</strong>al. The<br />
Overall W<strong>in</strong>ner of the National f<strong>in</strong>al represents<br />
Irel<strong>and</strong> at the International f<strong>in</strong>al or if some reason the<br />
National w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g team cannot attend the International<br />
f<strong>in</strong>als second choice will be at the discretion of the<br />
organisers.<br />
1u. ICS <strong>and</strong> its partners may require the use of the Team<br />
car <strong>and</strong>/or portfolio <strong>and</strong> display items for media <strong>and</strong><br />
promotional purposes. Teams agree to allow ICS to<br />
the use of these as required post events.<br />
1v. Tolerances for all specifications.<br />
Dimension tolerance is +/- 0.1mm<br />
Weight tolerance is +/- 0.5 grams.<br />
ENSURE THAT YOU READ AND<br />
CHECK THE RULES VERY<br />
THOROUGHLY BEFORE<br />
BEGINNING THE DESIGN AND<br />
CONSTRUCTION OF YOUR <strong>F1</strong><br />
CAR<br />
All cars must comply with the follow<strong>in</strong>g m<strong>in</strong>imum <strong>and</strong><br />
maximum dimensions.<br />
2a. Full body length<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 170mm / Max: 210mm<br />
(Measured between front & rear extremities of the<br />
body)<br />
2b. Body height above the track<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 3mm / Max: 10mm<br />
(Exclud<strong>in</strong>g tether l<strong>in</strong>e guides, but <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g side<br />
pods <strong>and</strong> aerofoils. Measured normal from track<br />
surface to the lowest po<strong>in</strong>t).<br />
2c. Body width at side pods<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 50mm / Max: 65mm<br />
(The completed design must <strong>in</strong>clude 2 side pods.<br />
These are measured from side to side of the car<br />
body. The side pods are def<strong>in</strong>ed as a feature on<br />
the car between the front <strong>and</strong> rear wheels that<br />
exists between the 50mm m<strong>in</strong>imum <strong>and</strong> 65mm<br />
maximum tolerences. Any part less than a width of<br />
50mm is considered to be the car body only.<br />
Viewed from the side, a side pod must present a<br />
surface measur<strong>in</strong>g not less than 30mm wide by<br />
15mm high. A sticker of this size will be applied<br />
<strong>and</strong> must be 100% visible from the side view)<br />
2d. Total car width, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g wheels<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 60mm / Max: 85mm<br />
(Measured between outside edges of the wheels or<br />
body, whichever is widest)<br />
2e. Body weight without the CO 2 cartridge<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 55.0grams<br />
2f. No part of the body should be less than 3mm thick.<br />
Body edges can have a m<strong>in</strong>imum radius of 1.5mm<br />
when the adjo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g surfaces angle is less than 90<br />
degrees.<br />
2g. Maximum body height<br />
(<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g aerofoils) - 60mm<br />
2h. The car body <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g side pods <strong>and</strong> rear w<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
must be mach<strong>in</strong>ed from a s<strong>in</strong>gle piece of balsa<br />
wood.<br />
2i. No implants or hidden voids <strong>in</strong> the car body are<br />
allowed.<br />
2j. A driver cockpit/driver is an optional feature.<br />
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<strong>Rules</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> 2008/09<br />
Wheel <strong>Regulations</strong><br />
Power Plant<br />
3a. All <strong>F1</strong> cars must have 4 wheels, two at the front,<br />
two at the rear <strong>and</strong> all wheels must be cyl<strong>in</strong>drical<br />
<strong>and</strong> must fit the follow<strong>in</strong>g criteria.<br />
3b. Front wheel diameter<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 26 / Max: 34mm<br />
(Measured to the extreme outer edges of each<br />
wheel)<br />
3c. Front wheel width<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 15 / Max: 19mm<br />
(At surface contact po<strong>in</strong>t. Measured between the<br />
extreme edges)<br />
3d. Rear wheel diameter<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 26 / Max: 34mm<br />
(Measured to the extreme outer edges of each<br />
wheel)<br />
3e. Rear wheel width<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 15 / Max: 19mm<br />
(At surface contact po<strong>in</strong>t. Measured between the<br />
extreme edges)<br />
3f. All four wheels must touch the rac<strong>in</strong>g surface at the<br />
same time.<br />
3g. Wheel dimensions must be consistent with the<br />
whole diameter/circumference of the wheel.<br />
3h. A school/college may manufacture their own<br />
wheels as long as they fit with the set specification.<br />
Ball bear<strong>in</strong>gs are permitted <strong>and</strong> wheel material is<br />
unrestricted.<br />
Wheel to Body Dimensions<br />
The wheels are not allowed to be <strong>in</strong>side the car body<br />
<strong>and</strong> 100% of the wheel should be visible from the<br />
wheels top view <strong>and</strong> side view.<br />
4a. Front wheel visible<br />
(From the plan / side view)<br />
4b. Rear wheel visible<br />
(From the plan / side view)<br />
The event organisers will provide all CO 2 cartridges for<br />
the regional f<strong>in</strong>als <strong>and</strong> national f<strong>in</strong>al.<br />
5a. CO 2 cartridge chamber diameter<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 19.1 / Max: 19.9mm<br />
5b. Lowest po<strong>in</strong>t of chamber to the race surface<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 22.5 / Max: 30mm<br />
5c. Depth of hole<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 50 / Max: 60mm<br />
5d. Wall thickness around cartridge<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 3.1mm<br />
5e. No pa<strong>in</strong>t is allowed <strong>in</strong>side the chamber (please seal<br />
off or protect the chamber while pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
*Additional Notes<br />
5b. Measured from track surface to lowest surface part of the<br />
CO2 chamber.<br />
5d. Clear space surround<strong>in</strong>g the CO2 cartridge below 3.1mm<br />
the car will not be allowed to race <strong>and</strong> lose marks<br />
accord<strong>in</strong>gly.<br />
5e. Please note if a large amount of pa<strong>in</strong>t is <strong>in</strong> the chamber<br />
the car may be unable to race <strong>and</strong> be disqualified.<br />
Screw Eyes/Plastic <strong>in</strong>serts<br />
6a. Each car must have 2 (two) screw eyes/plastic<br />
<strong>in</strong>serts/tether l<strong>in</strong>e guides firmly secured at the front<br />
<strong>and</strong> rear of the car body, runn<strong>in</strong>g along the car body<br />
base centrel<strong>in</strong>e. The track str<strong>in</strong>g must pass through<br />
the two screw eyes/plastic <strong>in</strong>serts.<br />
6b. Screw eyes/tether l<strong>in</strong>e guides must not make contact<br />
with the rac<strong>in</strong>g surface.<br />
6c. Inside diameter of screw eye / plastic <strong>in</strong>sert<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 3 / Max: 5mm<br />
(Referr<strong>in</strong>g to the hole <strong>in</strong> the screw eye/plastic<br />
<strong>in</strong>sert itself. Teams can make their own <strong>in</strong>serts if<br />
required)<br />
6d. Distance apart (at farthest po<strong>in</strong>t<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 120 / Max: 190mm<br />
(The longest distance between the outside edge<br />
of the screw eye or tether l<strong>in</strong>e guides)<br />
6e. Glue may be used to secure the screw eyes/plastic<br />
<strong>in</strong>serts.<br />
6f. Teams must make sure that the screw eye holes are<br />
tightly closed to prevent the str<strong>in</strong>g from slipp<strong>in</strong>g out<br />
of the screw eyes. This should be done prior to<br />
registration at an event.<br />
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<strong>Rules</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> 2008/09<br />
Aerofoil <strong>Regulations</strong><br />
Car Repair <strong>Regulations</strong><br />
7a. The design of the completed R-TYPE car should<br />
resemble an actual <strong>F1</strong> car through <strong>in</strong>clusion of an<br />
aerofoil on the front nose of the car <strong>and</strong> an aerofoil<br />
on the rear of the car.<br />
7b. The front aerofoil may be mach<strong>in</strong>ed from a separate<br />
non-metallic material. The rear aerofoil <strong>and</strong> car body<br />
must be mach<strong>in</strong>ed from a s<strong>in</strong>gle piece of balsa<br />
wood.<br />
7c. Front / Rear Aerofoil Span<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 40 / Max: 65mm<br />
(where the aerofoil is <strong>in</strong>tersected by the car body,<br />
the span is the sum of the two parts each measured<br />
from aerofoil tip to the po<strong>in</strong>t of jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the car body<br />
<strong>and</strong>/or centre of any fillet at this jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>t. The<br />
measurement is made <strong>in</strong> the plane parallel to the<br />
track surface as <strong>in</strong> the diagram)<br />
7d. Front / Rear Aerofoil Chord*<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 15 / Max: 25mm<br />
(The aerofoil chord m<strong>in</strong>imum/maximum dimensions<br />
must be with<strong>in</strong> the dimensions that def<strong>in</strong>e the<br />
aerofoil span)<br />
7e. Front Aerofoil Thickness<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 1 / Max: 12mm<br />
(The aerofoil thickness m<strong>in</strong>imum/maximum<br />
dimensions must be with<strong>in</strong> the dimensions that<br />
def<strong>in</strong>e the aerofoil span <strong>and</strong> w<strong>in</strong>g chord/width).<br />
7f. Rear Aerofoil Thickness<br />
M<strong>in</strong>: 3 / Max: 12mm<br />
(The aerofoil thickness m<strong>in</strong>imum / maximum<br />
dimensions must be with<strong>in</strong> the dimensions that<br />
def<strong>in</strong>e the aerofoil span <strong>and</strong> aerofoil chord. All rear<br />
w<strong>in</strong>g edges – m<strong>in</strong>imum radius of 1.5mm when the<br />
adjo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g surfaces angle is less than 90 degrees.)<br />
7g The whole of the Front Aerofoil when viewed from<br />
the side must be <strong>in</strong> front of the centre l<strong>in</strong>e of the<br />
front axle.<br />
7h The whole of the Rear Aerofoil when viewed<br />
from the side must be beh<strong>in</strong>d of the centre l<strong>in</strong>e<br />
of the rear axle.<br />
8a. No repair or ma<strong>in</strong>tenance on entries will be allowed<br />
after the entries have been registered without<br />
permission of the Event Coord<strong>in</strong>ator.<br />
8b. If an entry becomes damaged dur<strong>in</strong>g the event, <strong>and</strong><br />
the damage is determ<strong>in</strong>ed by the officials to be<br />
related to eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g deficiencies the car may be<br />
repaired. This is the only reason that a team should<br />
be allowed to tamper with their car after registration.<br />
Any repair to the car will result <strong>in</strong> a s<strong>in</strong>gle 5 po<strong>in</strong>t<br />
penalty. This penalty is applied aga<strong>in</strong>st total po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
awarded for that race event category <strong>and</strong> can only<br />
be <strong>in</strong>curred once. If the officials determ<strong>in</strong>e the<br />
damage is not related to eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g deficiencies,<br />
repairs or replacement with an identical back-up car<br />
will be allowed without penalty.<br />
8c. Damage <strong>in</strong>curred dur<strong>in</strong>g a race, before the car<br />
crosses the f<strong>in</strong>ish l<strong>in</strong>e (e.g. wheel, w<strong>in</strong>g, screw eye<br />
or any other part of the car separat<strong>in</strong>g from the<br />
entry) will result <strong>in</strong> a DNF (Did Not F<strong>in</strong>ish) race<br />
result.<br />
8d. All damage issues <strong>and</strong> related decisions are to be<br />
decided by the race track officials, scrut<strong>in</strong>eers <strong>and</strong><br />
referred to the Chair of judges if necessary.<br />
Compla<strong>in</strong>ts Procedure<br />
9a. All compla<strong>in</strong>ts regard<strong>in</strong>g rac<strong>in</strong>g track marshall<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>and</strong>/or illegal cars should be reported by 15:00 all<br />
other compla<strong>in</strong>ts/issues by 12:00, on the day of the<br />
f<strong>in</strong>al, to the Event Co-ord<strong>in</strong>ator directly. We cannot<br />
consider changes to procedures after these times.<br />
Any compla<strong>in</strong>ts after this time should be made <strong>in</strong><br />
writ<strong>in</strong>g to the Event Co-ord<strong>in</strong>ator <strong>and</strong> will be dealt<br />
with after the close of the event.<br />
7i IMPORTANT: The bottom surface of the Rear<br />
Aerofoil must be higher than the highest po<strong>in</strong>t of<br />
the rear wheel when measured normal to the<br />
track surface.<br />
*Note: The aerofoil chord is eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
term<strong>in</strong>ology <strong>and</strong> denotes the imag<strong>in</strong>ary straight<br />
l<strong>in</strong>e drawn through the airfoil from its lead<strong>in</strong>g edge<br />
to its trail<strong>in</strong>g edge.<br />
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<strong>Rules</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> 2008/09<br />
Competition Categories<br />
10a. Due to the <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g numbers enter<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
competition it has been necessary to <strong>in</strong>troduce a<br />
qualify<strong>in</strong>g round. Entry to this qualify<strong>in</strong>g round will<br />
be open to all schools <strong>and</strong> entry is free. Each<br />
school may enter as many teams as they wish.<br />
The qualify<strong>in</strong>g round will be judged on criteria as<br />
per qualify<strong>in</strong>g round <strong>in</strong>formation <strong>in</strong> this document<br />
on pages 10 <strong>and</strong> 11.<br />
A maximum of two teams per school will be<br />
permitted through to the regional f<strong>in</strong>al stage.<br />
10b. There are 2 levels of entry <strong>and</strong> 2 car types:<br />
o Junior Cycleª<br />
• D-<strong>Type</strong> car design only<br />
o Senior Cycle b<br />
• D-<strong>Type</strong> car design or<br />
Note:<br />
• R-<strong>Type</strong> car design c<br />
ª Students must be <strong>in</strong> 1 st to 3 rd year of secondary school<br />
<strong>in</strong> present year of Challenge<br />
b<br />
Students must be <strong>in</strong> Transition, 5 th or 6 th year of<br />
secondary school <strong>in</strong> present year of Challenge<br />
c<br />
If it is your school’s third time to enter the Challenge<br />
<strong>and</strong> your team is a Senior Cycle team, you must<br />
design the R-<strong>Type</strong> car.<br />
Please register your teams onl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
<strong>and</strong> read the Challenge Agreement<br />
when enter<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
10c. There will be a separate award for:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The Overall W<strong>in</strong>ner of the Challenge<br />
The 1st, 2nd <strong>and</strong> 3rd W<strong>in</strong>ners <strong>in</strong> each Category<br />
Best Newcomer*<br />
The Fastest Car<br />
The Best Eng<strong>in</strong>eered Car *<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Best Use of ICT*<br />
Best Team Website*<br />
The Best Team Market<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> Sponsorship*<br />
Note - * Awards above are at the discretion of the<br />
judges.<br />
Note: Only one representative i.e. teacher will escort the<br />
w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g team on any trips, so please ensure correct<br />
name of teacher is registered<br />
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<strong>Rules</strong> Compliance Draw<strong>in</strong>g 2008/09<br />
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Mark<strong>in</strong>g Criteria 2008/09<br />
Total (Team) Marks available = 300<br />
1. Specifications<br />
M<strong>in</strong>imum <strong>and</strong> maximum dimensions.<br />
Key Features.<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts Awarded.<br />
Few regulations & dimensions with<strong>in</strong> tolerance LOW: 1-6<br />
Some regulations & dimensions with<strong>in</strong> tolerance MEDIUM: 7-13<br />
Most or all regulations & dimensions with<strong>in</strong> tolerance HIGH: 14-20<br />
2. Design Portfolio<br />
Initial ideas through to design development, test<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> evaluation.<br />
Key Features<br />
Limited ideas, developed one idea, m<strong>in</strong>imal test<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />
review of the brief <strong>and</strong> specifications.<br />
Team presents a range of ideas. Develop<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />
model<strong>in</strong>g some of those ideas. Some evidence of<br />
test<strong>in</strong>g. Evaluation at key po<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>in</strong> the design process.<br />
Evidence of some other aspects <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>and</strong> sponsorship.<br />
Presents a range of ideas from all team members <strong>and</strong><br />
developed several ideas <strong>and</strong> models. Evaluation of all<br />
aspects of the design process, throughout the design<br />
portfolio. Evidence of a range of activities not <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
but for example: market<strong>in</strong>g, sponsorship, graphic<br />
design, project-management.<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts Awarded<br />
LOW: 1-13<br />
MEDIUM: 14-26<br />
HIGH: 27-40<br />
3. Team Design for <strong>F1</strong> Car<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ished product <strong>and</strong> team graphic identity.<br />
Key Features<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts Awarded<br />
Simple idea with limited graphic identity. LOW: 1-10<br />
Realistic design with adequate graphic identity,<br />
featur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> other areas of the team’s work.<br />
Realistic <strong>and</strong> imag<strong>in</strong>ative idea with a strong graphic<br />
identity, featur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> all aspects of the team’s work.<br />
MEDIUM: 11-20<br />
HIGH: 21-30<br />
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Mark<strong>in</strong>g Criteria 2008/09<br />
Total (Team) Marks available = 300.<br />
4. Use of CAD <strong>and</strong> ICT<br />
Use of each application, quality of work produced.<br />
Graphic technique.<br />
Key Features<br />
Presents sufficient <strong>in</strong>formation <strong>and</strong> satisfies the entry<br />
requirements. Limited use of ICT <strong>in</strong> other areas of the<br />
team’s work. Adequate use of CAD/CAM show<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
process through to manufacture.<br />
Presents <strong>in</strong>formation <strong>in</strong> an organised, clear <strong>and</strong><br />
coherent manner, uses ICT appropriately <strong>in</strong> more than<br />
one area <strong>and</strong> may have limited web content. Good use<br />
of CAD/CAM show<strong>in</strong>g a detailed step by step process<br />
from design through to manufacture. Good use of<br />
presentation tools<br />
Presents <strong>in</strong>formation <strong>in</strong> a well organised <strong>and</strong> logical<br />
manner. Used ICT appropriately across a range of<br />
areas <strong>and</strong> skillfully <strong>and</strong> developed a well designed<br />
project website. Excellent use of CAD/CAM as above,<br />
show<strong>in</strong>g an excellent underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g of CAD/CAM.<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts Awarded<br />
LOW: 1-16<br />
MEDIUM: 17-33<br />
HIGH: 34-50<br />
5. Quality of Manufacture<br />
Use of materials <strong>and</strong> equipment.<br />
Mak<strong>in</strong>g products <strong>in</strong> quantity.<br />
Key Features<br />
F<strong>in</strong>al car design is similar to orig<strong>in</strong>al design proposal<br />
(f<strong>in</strong>al 3D render<strong>in</strong>g), symmetrical <strong>in</strong> form <strong>and</strong><br />
reasonable quality f<strong>in</strong>ish on the car body.<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts Awarded<br />
LOW: 1-10<br />
F<strong>in</strong>al car design matches the orig<strong>in</strong>al design proposal<br />
(f<strong>in</strong>al 3D render<strong>in</strong>g), symmetrical <strong>in</strong> form <strong>and</strong> good<br />
quality f<strong>in</strong>ish on the car body <strong>and</strong> graphics.<br />
MEDIUM: 11-20<br />
High quality f<strong>in</strong>al car design, identical to proposed<br />
design, symmetrical <strong>in</strong> form <strong>and</strong> excellent f<strong>in</strong>ish on the<br />
car body <strong>and</strong> graphics.<br />
HIGH: 21-30<br />
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Mark<strong>in</strong>g Criteria 2008/09<br />
Total (Team) Marks available = 300<br />
6. Verbal Presentation<br />
Quality of presentation.<br />
Team work.<br />
Use of visual aids.<br />
Key Features<br />
Informative presentation cover<strong>in</strong>g some aspects of the<br />
design process <strong>and</strong> how the team organised<br />
themselves. Some members of the team spoke <strong>in</strong> an<br />
enthusiastic way <strong>and</strong> gave an <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g presentation.<br />
Some use of visual aids.<br />
Very <strong>in</strong>formative presentation cover<strong>in</strong>g most aspects of<br />
the design process <strong>and</strong> how the team organized<br />
themselves. Most members of the team spoke with<br />
enthusiasm <strong>and</strong> gave a very <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g presentation.<br />
Used different visual aids.<br />
Very <strong>in</strong>formative, concise presentation cover<strong>in</strong>g all<br />
aspects of the design process <strong>and</strong> how the team<br />
organised themselves. All members of the team took a<br />
turn to speak, they enthused about their achievements<br />
<strong>and</strong> gave an excellent presentation. Used visual aids <strong>in</strong><br />
an imag<strong>in</strong>ative way.<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts Awarded<br />
LOW: 1-10<br />
MEDIUM: 11-20<br />
HIGH: 21-30<br />
7. Time Trials<br />
Fastest Time (from all races).<br />
Key Features<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts Awarded<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts awarded for position <strong>in</strong> time trials. LOW: 1-26<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts awarded for position <strong>in</strong> time trials. MEDIUM: 27-52<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts awarded for position <strong>in</strong> time trials. HIGH: 53-80<br />
8. Reaction Times<br />
Measur<strong>in</strong>g reaction time.<br />
Key Features<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts Awarded<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts awarded for position <strong>in</strong> time trials. LOW: 1-6<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts awarded for position <strong>in</strong> time trials. MEDIUM: 7-12<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts awarded for position <strong>in</strong> time trials. HIGH: 13-20<br />
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Specification Sheet R-<strong>Type</strong> Championship Season 2008/09<br />
Team Name: ..........................................................................School Name: ............................................<br />
Level of Entry (Age category) □ Junior Cycle □ Senior Cycle<br />
Designed us<strong>in</strong>g: ...............................................................................................<br />
Manufactured at (venue): ..................................................................................<br />
Manufactured on (CNC mach<strong>in</strong>e): .....................................................................<br />
Measurement tolerance limits +<br />
0.1mm Weight tolerance + 0.5gm<br />
BODY DIMENSIONS<br />
MEASUREMENT VALUE (mm) / (g)<br />
3a. Full Body Length<br />
3b. Body Height Above Track<br />
3c. Body Width at Side Pods<br />
3c. Surface area of side pods at least 30x15 (side view)<br />
3d Total Body Width Includ<strong>in</strong>g Wheels<br />
3e. Body weight without the CO2 cartridge<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
3f<br />
3g<br />
M<strong>in</strong>imum Body Thickness (exclud<strong>in</strong>g aerofoils/w<strong>in</strong>gs)<br />
Overall Body Height (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g aerofoils/w<strong>in</strong>gs)<br />
WHEEL DIMENSIONS<br />
4c. Front wheel diameter<br />
4d. Front wheel width (at surface contact po<strong>in</strong>t)<br />
4e. Rear wheel diameter<br />
4f. Rear wheel width (at surface contact po<strong>in</strong>t)<br />
WHEEL TO BODY DIMENSIONS<br />
5a. Front wheel visible (side/plan view) Yes No<br />
5b. Rear wheel visible (side/plan view) Yes No<br />
POWER PLANT<br />
6a. CO2 cartridge chamber diameter<br />
6b. Lowest po<strong>in</strong>t of chamber to the rac<strong>in</strong>g track surface<br />
6c. Depth of Hole<br />
6d. Wall Thickness Around Cartridge<br />
SCREW EYES<br />
7c. Inside diameter of screw eye<br />
7d. Distance apart (at farthest po<strong>in</strong>t)<br />
CAR BODY<br />
8c. Front W<strong>in</strong>g Width 8e. Front W<strong>in</strong>g Thickness<br />
8d. Rear/Front W<strong>in</strong>g Dept 8f. Rear W<strong>in</strong>g Thickness<br />
This specification sheet does not apply for the D-<strong>Type</strong> class. Separate specification sheets are available for each class.<br />
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