System Control Technology
Description
Participants work on site to develop a computer-controlled model-solution to a problem, typically one from an industrial setting. Teams analyze the problem, build a computer-controlled mechanical model, program the model, explain the program and mechanical features of the model-solution, and write instructions for evaluators to operate the device.
Shorecrest HS, 2023 1st Place
Event Deadlines
January 11, 2024
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor. Only the team captain will be able to upload the file.
January System Control Challenge
Students analyze the above challenge, sketch ideas for a solution. Submit scans or photos of sketches as a single, multipage PDF.
March 2024
At the conference, the event runs as follows:
Team captain has 30 minutes to setup equipment
Team has 15 minutes to analyze challenge
Team has 2 1/2 hours to create solution to challenge
Team interviews with judges after completion
Washington TSA Rules
To compete, students must belong to an affiliated TSA chapter, register for competition by December 15, 2023, and pay the $30 competition fee. Participants must also meet the January 11 event deadlines (see above) to “qualify” for the Washington TSA State Conference in March.
To compete at the WTSA State Conference, students must have been registered in December, met the Jan. 11 deadline, and then register in February for the State Conference ($420/$500 per student package price (4 or 2 students per room)).
At the state level, 3 teams per chapter may compete.
Additional Information
Event Coordinator: Darla VanCorbach, darla.vancorbach@sunnysideschools.org
Event Manager: Spencer Martin, spencer.martin@sunnysideschools.org