D.A.R.T stands for Driven-by-Air RoadsTer. Learn about electronic engineering in a fun way. Challenge your skills in assembling an air propelled motor cart to compete in aiming the D.A.R.T board centre spot. It comes with remote control.

“The D.A.R.T Challenge”
Saturday, 19 Jan 2008
8.30 am – 1.00 pm
Registration starts at 8.00am
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Centre, Level 2
(Workshop sessions: 19 Nov 07- 11 Jan 08)

 

Video Clip

Take a look at D.A.R.T Challenge 07. Download the clip (right click, save target as ...23MB).

General Rules

• Each school may register up to a maximum of 5 teams. Each team must consist of 4 students.
• Each team will assemble the cart during a workshop session conducted at polytechnic prior to the competition. Workshop session (usually from 2.30 - 5.00pm) to be arranged between schools and organiser.
• Players in the team must take into consideration the factors such as cart’s weight, wheel dimension, etc. in propelling the cart to the centre spot.
• Marks will be awarded according to the zone the cart stopped. Cart out of the mark zone, either stop short or overshoot will be awarded with 0 points.
• Each team is allowed 3 rounds to be completed in 3 minutes.
• The team that scores the highest points wins the round. There will be a few rounds to determine the final winners.
• Judges' decision is final. Rules briefed during the competition is final.
• For detail info, rules and regulation, please download here.
  

Proposed Programme (subject to changes)

8.00 - 9.00 am - Arrival of students, Registration, Test & Repair
9.00 - 9.15 am - Parking of carts
9.15 - 10.45 am - Competition
10.45 - 11.10 am - Refreshment + Best Decoration DART Judging
11.10 - 11.30 am - Competition for tie groups
11.30 - 12.00 nn - Infotainment
12.00 - 1.00 pm - Result release, Photo Taking & Prize Presentation
1.00pm - End of event

Contact Details

For more information, please contact

Mr Lim Kok Yeng, 64606750, [lky@np.edu.sg];
Ms Nancy Low, 6460 6391, [lls@np.edu.sg];
Mr Ong Teck Soon, 64606336, [ots@np.edu.sg]

Registration Info

Online registration for D.A.R.T Challenge with Teacher and Students information.
To download the registration form, please click here. Pls fill in the form with your students' particulars & email to us by 5 Jan 2008 or submit it during the workshop.
For detail info, rules and regulation, please download here.