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Competition Timeline
Competition Timeline
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
9:00 AM - Problem released via email and posted on website.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Team working time (8 hours total)
5:00 PM - HARD DEADLINE - Submission portal closes
Support Contact
Support Contact
Competition Day Support: +64 22 320 5437
Email: uctronsoc@gmail.com
What you will produce?
What you will produce?
Formal engineering report (following provided template)
Supporting design documents (sketches, models, calculations)
Cost analysis and budget breakdown
Technical drawings or diagrams
Skills that may be helpful
Skills that may be helpful
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
Technical writing and report structure
Research skills using online resources
Critical thinking and systems analysis
Cost estimation and budgeting
Technical Skills (Nice to Have)
Technical Skills (Nice to Have)
CAD Design (OnShape tutorial)
Basic Programming (Python Graphing Helpsheet (Most useful), Python General Helpsheet, More Detailed Python Helpsheet)
LaTeX Report Writing (A Guide to LaTex)
Electrical circuit principles
Mechanical design fundamentals
Data analysis and spreadsheet skill
Soft Skills
Soft Skills
Team collaboration and communication
Time management under pressure
Creative problem-solving
Presentation of technical information
Suggested Time Allocation
Suggested Time Allocation
Hours 1-2: Problem Analysis & Planning
Hours 1-2: Problem Analysis & Planning
Read and understand the problem thoroughly
Define key requirements and assumptions
Research background information
Brainstorm solutions as a team
Choose your approach and create work plan
Hours 3-5: Design Development
Hours 3-5: Design Development
Develop mechatronics models and calculations
Create preliminary designs (sketches, CAD)
Analyze costs and feasibility
Refine your solution based on calculations
Hours 6-7: Report Writing
Hours 6-7: Report Writing
Finsh draft of main sections of your report
Include supporting calculations and diagrams
Ensure proper referencing of all sources
Review technical accuracy
Hour 8: Final Review & Submission
Hour 8: Final Review & Submission
Proofread entire report
Check all requirements are met
Prepare submission files (PDF format)
Submit before 5:00 PM deadline
Team Role Allocation (3-4 Members)
Team Role Allocation (3-4 Members)
3-Person Team Structure
3-Person Team Structure
Project Leader/Coordinator
Manages timeline and keeps team on track
Oversees report structure and final review
Coordinates between other team members
Technical Lead/Analyst
Handles mathematical modeling and calculations
Develops technical solutions and designs
Creates CAD models or technical drawings
Research/Writing Specialist
Conducts background research
Writes main report sections
Handles formatting and references
4-Person Team Structure
4-Person Team Structure
Project Leader/Coordinator
Manages timeline and keeps team on track
Oversees report structure and final review
Coordinates between other team members
Technical Design Lead
Focuses on CAD, mechanical design
Creates technical drawings and specifications
Analysis/Modeling Specialist
Handles calculations and mathematical modeling
Develops cost analysis and feasibility studies
Research/Documentation Lead
Conducts research and gathers information
Writes report sections and manages references
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