System Control Technology
Description
Participants use a team approach to develop a computer-controlled model solution to a given problem, typically one based on 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 leave instructions for judges to operate the device.
Stevens MS, 2023 1st Place
Event Resources
EVENT EXAMPLES
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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.
Students analyze the above challenge, and sketch ideas for a solution. Submit scans or photos of sketches as a pdf file.
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
NOTE
This is a low enrollment event, requiring students to receive at least 75% of the total points possible to be in the Top 5 on stage, or to progress to the National TSA Conference in this event.
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, 1 team per chapter may compete.
Additional Information
Event Coordinator: Darla VanCorbach, darla.vancorbach@sunnysideschools.org
Event Manager: Spencer Martin, spencer.martin@sunnysideschools.org