⚙️ InnovateX 4.0 · MakerSpace Cluster · Presidency University

STEEL
WAVES

DRIFT. DOMINATE. DESTROY.

A rally-style aquatic circuit where sharp turns and precision handling define the run. Two laps. One attempt. No retries. Pure control under pressure.

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4
Members / Team
8H
Event Duration
2
Laps Per Run
₹32K
Total Prize Pool
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NOT BUILT
FOR SPEED
ALONE

STEELWAVES throws teams into a rally-style aquatic circuit where buoy-marked turns demand precision. Boats attack the track one at a time across two consecutive laps in a single timed attempt.

Success depends on how well your boat is tuned, how reliably it responds, and how confidently you command it through every turn of the arena.

Event Type
RC Surface Boat
Mode
Offline · Timed
Date
9 AM – 5 PM
Format
Twin Surge · 2 Laps
Faculty Coord.
Dr. Divya Rani
Event Lead
Muntaz Begum

BUILD
WITHIN
THE RULES

📐

Hull Dimensions

  • Length ≤ 40 cm
  • Breadth ≤ 30 cm
  • Height ≤ 15 cm
  • Type Surface Only
  • Construction Self-fabricated

Motor / ESC

  • Motor Type Brushless DC
  • KV Rating 1000–1800 KV
  • Battery 3S (Strict)
  • ESC Type Marine / WP
  • ESC Current 60A – 90A
🌀

Propeller

  • Material Plastic / Composite
  • Diameter ≤ 38 mm
  • Pitch ≤ 1.4
  • Blades 2 or 3 Only

Allowed / Banned

Stabilizers Prop Guards Trim Tabs Decoratives
IC Engines Nets / Blades Gas Systems Exposed Parts
🔌

Wiring & Safety

  • Exposed wires ❌ Not Allowed
  • Battery insulation Required
  • Circuit location Inside Hull
  • Master power switch Mandatory
🖥️

Electronics

  • ESC / Sensors ✓ Allowed
  • Microcontrollers ✓ Allowed
  • High-freq LEDs ✓ Allowed
  • High-voltage boost ❌ Banned
  • RF emitters (over band) ❌ Banned
📡

Control Type

  • Type Wireless RC Only
  • Wired tethers ❌ Not Allowed
  • Autonomous features ✓ Allowed
  • Full autonomy Not Required
🛡️

Safety Requirements

  • Signal failsafe Motor Stop
  • Frequency conflicts ❌ Not Allowed
  • Operator zone Allotted Area
  • Laser / Beacons ❌ Banned
🚨

Arena Safety

  • Touch water during run ❌ Prohibited
  • Enter arena Coordinator Only
  • Battery near water ❌ Prohibited
  • Max speed near edges Avoid
🔋

Battery & Electrical

  • Battery insulation Mandatory
  • Damaged batteries Do Not Use
  • Hands on connections Dry Only
  • Report: leaks / shorts Immediately

General Rules

  • Report before round 30 Min Early
  • Boat operator Registered Only
  • Stuck boat retrieval Coordinators
  • Start/stop signal On Instruction

THE TWIN SURGE

One run. Two continuous laps. One timed attempt. No retries.
The total time across both laps decides the final ranking.

🚦
Start Signal
Timer begins
🚤
Lap 1
Speed & Control
Lap Marker
Pass through gate
🌊
Lap 2
Stability & Precision
Lap Marker
Cross the finish
🏁
Time Recorded
Final = Base + Penalties

HOW YOU
GET SCORED

Criteria Weightage
⏱ Time Performance
80%
🎮 Control & Stability
10%
🎯 Course Accuracy
5%
FINAL TIME FORMULA
FINAL TIME = BASE TIME + PENALTIES
Lowest final time wins

DON'T
HIT THESE

Infraction +Time
⚓ Missing lap marker +10 sec
✂️ Skipping / cutting track +10 sec
🔵 Hitting a buoy +5 sec
🧱 Touching boundary walls +5 sec
⛔ Boat stall / complete stop +5 sec

WIN THE
WAVE

Total prize pool of ₹32,000 awaits the champions

Runner-Up 🥈
₹10,000
2nd Place
2
Champion 🏆
₹15,000
1st Place
1
Technical Merit 🥉
₹7,000
3rd Place
3

CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO ALL VALID PARTICIPANTS

Ready to Compete?
REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW
Team of 4 · Offline Event · 8 Hours · 9 AM – 5 PM
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