Entries in this division must be complete and in
operating condition to enable the judges to test their
operation. Operating instructions must accompany each entry.
Instructions for entries must include schematic diagrams as well
as the correct name and function of the project. Projects must
be made safe to operate. Example: (High voltage wires, tubes,
and other potentially dangerous components must be properly
covered and labeled.) Note: The judges may partially disassemble
the project for visual inspection and testing of components. Entries
may be Group or Individual
El-1 Electronics including kits: Entries in this
classification involving discrete and/or integrated circuits related
to audio, television, music, digital, communication, or other
consumer products. Each entry must have a complete set of plans
and/or schematics, an explanation of operation, and operating
instructions. Scoring
Guide for El-1 Groups eligible to participate A &
N. EL-2 Electrical Wiring including kits: This classification includes any entry
which involves components used in commercial and residential
wiring circuits that demonstrates (through the use of models)
various circuits utilized. Each entry must have a complete set of
plans and/or schematics, an explanation of operation, and
operating instructions (if the operating procedure is not
obvious). Scoring
Guide for El-2 Groups eligible to participate A, N & E.
EL-3 Advanced Electronics / PLTW Projects: This
classification includes any projects involving discrete and/or
integrated circuits related to timing, counting, calculating,
controlling, or activation of instruments (computers, advanced
scientific measurement instrumentation or other industrial
electronic applications). Each entry must have a complete set of
plans and/or schematics, an explanation of operation, and operating
instructions.
Or
The student build device out of fischertechnik parts to sort marbles
of various colors accurately. The sorter must be built on a stable
base as well as have the Robopro program printed out in place of
project plans. The guidelines used in the curriculum must be adhered
to when it comes to the hopper, as it can’t be made of
fischertechnik parts. Scoring Guide
for EL-3.
Groups eligible to participate N and P .
Power
& Energy
Entries in this division represent the operating principles, the
maintenance, and the servicing of mechanical, hydraulic,
pneumatic, and electrical components involved in power sources or
power transmission equipment.
PE-1 Energy/PLTW Project - Scoring Guide for PE-1
This classification includes any device designated to illustrate one
or more types of energy conversion or any device to illustrate one
or more methods of power transmission (mechanical, hydraulic,
pneumatic, electrical) or any device that combines a type of energy
conversion with a method of power transmission. The device must be
operational (by means of PLC, computer, EPROM, Remote control,
etc.), be accompanied by plans and must have an explanation of the
principles involved. Examples: (Robot, small engine, gear and belt
arrangements, electrical-hydraulic transmission, or other device
such as solar or wind operated machines.) [PLTW
Marblesorter should be entered in EL-3] -
Groups are eligible to participate
A, N & P
Robotics
Robotics is the
engineering science and technology of robots, and their
design, manufacture, application, and structural
disposition. Robotics is related to electronics, mechanics,
and software. The field of computer science and
engineering concerned with creating robots, devices that can
move and react to sensory input. Robotics is one branch of
artificial intelligence.
RO-1 / PLTW:
Robots with a programmable interface smaller than 1 sq ft.
that does a simple routine. Construction materials could be
(Lego, fichertechnic, boebots, etc.) Group
eligible to participate A and NScoring Guide for RO-1 RO-2 / PLTW: Any type of
computer integrated manufacturing or CIM. This area
demonstrates any type of multi-operation assembly or process
machinery that uses a programmable interface. Group
eligible to participate A & N - Scoring Guide for RO-2 RO-3 / PLTW: Any type
of robot that is 1 sq. ft. or greater that uses a complex
interface such as VEX or First Tech Challenge. (any robot that
uses a complex interface is eligible no matter the
construction material.) Group eligible to participate
N and P - Scoring
Guide for RO-3 RO-4 / PLTW:First
Robotics entries only there will be a group presentation
required in this area (we have to remember some robots may not
be back from nationals, this could be a problem so pictures,
video and documentation could be used in place of the actual
robot if the team qualified for nationals. Group eligible to participate N
and P- Scoring Guide for RO-4
Group (A) - Middle School: 6th, 7th or 8th grade.
Group (N) - Novice or Amateur: a person who is new to the
circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed;
beginner; tyro: a novice in the entry area. This entry area is
for the 1st year the student has entered in this project area.
Group (P) - Practiced or Experienced: skilled or
proficient through practice or experience. This entry area is
for the student has entered in this project area more than once. Group (E)is for the special needs students
in Industrial Technology classes.