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*One team per hackerspace. Any size build team, but only 10 people for the launch and retrieval team. | *One team per hackerspace. Any size build team, but only 10 people for the launch and retrieval team. | ||
Payload must be under 4 pounds. | *Payload must be under 4 pounds. | ||
Parts cost limit of $250.00. Must show receipts or have other proof of purchase. | *Parts cost limit of $250.00. Must show receipts or have other proof of purchase. | ||
Payload must return with pictures taken from the flight. | *Payload must return with pictures taken from the flight. | ||
Only one official launch per team allowed. Notice of official launches must be given by 8 a.m., and a judge must be | *Only one official launch per team allowed. Notice of official launches must be given by 8 a.m., and a judge must be present for the launch to count. | ||
present for the launch to count. | *All local laws and ordinances must be followed throughout the entire competition. | ||
All local laws and ordinances must be followed throughout the entire competition. | *The Event Board may judge any other conduct considered outside “the spirit” of the event and disqualify a team that does not adhere to it by majority vote. | ||
The Event Board may judge any other conduct considered outside “the spirit” of the event and disqualify a team | |||
that does not adhere to it by majority vote. | |||
===Scoring=== | |||
*Retrieval Time Base: 50 points. 1 point off for every minute past 45 minutes. | |||
*Weight of Payload 5 points added for every 1/2 pound under 4 lb. | |||
*Cost of Setup Base: 50 points. 0.5 points off for every dollar over $150. | |||
*Total Points Base 100 + 5 per each -1/2 pound. | |||
===Judging=== | |||
*Judges are members of each hackerspace, and will be submitted to the Event Board. They will ensure all rules are followed. | |||
*One person from each hackerspace will be on the Event Board. The Event Board will oversee the event, judge each applicant, and declare winners. | |||
===Dates=== | |||
*Competition starts immediately upon challenges going out. | |||
*Teams will indicate acceptance of challenge by March 1, 2010 (at workshop88.com/space). | |||
*Launches will be held between June 1, 2010 and August 31, 2010. | |||
*Results of the official launch must be sent in by September 7, 2010. | |||
*Winner will be announce on or before September 30, 2010. | |||
Revision as of 02:57, 12 February 2010
Synopsis
Rules
- One team per hackerspace. Any size build team, but only 10 people for the launch and retrieval team.
- Payload must be under 4 pounds.
- Parts cost limit of $250.00. Must show receipts or have other proof of purchase.
- Payload must return with pictures taken from the flight.
- Only one official launch per team allowed. Notice of official launches must be given by 8 a.m., and a judge must be present for the launch to count.
- All local laws and ordinances must be followed throughout the entire competition.
- The Event Board may judge any other conduct considered outside “the spirit” of the event and disqualify a team that does not adhere to it by majority vote.
Scoring
- Retrieval Time Base: 50 points. 1 point off for every minute past 45 minutes.
- Weight of Payload 5 points added for every 1/2 pound under 4 lb.
- Cost of Setup Base: 50 points. 0.5 points off for every dollar over $150.
- Total Points Base 100 + 5 per each -1/2 pound.
Judging
- Judges are members of each hackerspace, and will be submitted to the Event Board. They will ensure all rules are followed.
- One person from each hackerspace will be on the Event Board. The Event Board will oversee the event, judge each applicant, and declare winners.
Dates
- Competition starts immediately upon challenges going out.
- Teams will indicate acceptance of challenge by March 1, 2010 (at workshop88.com/space).
- Launches will be held between June 1, 2010 and August 31, 2010.
- Results of the official launch must be sent in by September 7, 2010.
- Winner will be announce on or before September 30, 2010.