Code Craft: Arduino Workshop and Battle
Total Number of Participants: 130
Targeted Audience: Students from ECE, CSE, ISE, CE, DS, AIML, EEE AND ME Departments and Faculty Members
Description of the Event: On the 14th of December 2023, the Emsys Nex Gen Club at New Horizon College of Engineering hosted CodeCraft. An Arduino workshop and battle. Over 130 students from various branches enrolled, showcasing their enthusiasm and intellectual talent. The event comprised of two engaging rounds.
ROUND 1 : Pixel Perfect was a tech image recall challenge. Students were shown numerous pictures of technology and related hardware. They were given some time to view the images and then were tested on their memory. It consisted of 5 levels of varying difficulty. The scores were tallied up and 10 victorious teams were picked. The victorious teams moved on to the next round.
ROUND 2: Circuit Conquerors: Arduino Workshop and Competition. Students were enlightened on the basics of Arduino and were given a hands-on experience with Arduino projects. A competition based on these basics was then held. The students immersed themselves in the competition and keenly applied their newly gained knowledge. The event concluded on a high note, with thrilling gifts awarded to the winners.
Drone Race
Total Number of Participants: 11 Teams
Nature of the Event: FPV Drone Race
Description of the Event: On the 25th of January 2024, the Emsys Nex Gen Club at New Horizon College of Engineering hosted Drone Race, which unfolded as a thrilling spectacle Over 11 Teams from various colleges enrolled, showcasing their enthusiasm and intellectual talent. The pilots had a maximum of two attempts allowed, and faced the challenge of completing the circuit without avoiding any hurdles. The best score from these attempts was considered the official score for the round.
The time allotted for each round was capped at 5 minutes, as drones weaved through gaps to complete the circuit. The team completing the round in the minimum time with the maximum points emerged as the winner of the competition. Drones had to adhere to specific dimensions, battery requirements, and prop size limitations. Analog and digital configurations were both allowed. Pilots were required to arrive with their complete setup one hour before the official race time and be ready to fly 30 minutes before the race. The race format was carefully structured, with qualifiers dividing participants into two groups. The top 3 teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals, and the final round followed a “Chase the Ace” format.
This format, combined with a points system, determined the winners, fostering competition and strategic racing. Out of 11 qualifying teams 4 teams made it to final round where 3 teams secured 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The Drone Race not only showcased the technical prowess of participants but also highlighted the dynamic nature of drone technology. The event was a testament to the intersection of innovation, precision, and competition in the ever-evolving world of autonomous flying machines. As drones soared through the air, the race became a celebration of skill, pushing the limits of technology and leaving participants and spectators alike in awe of the possibilities in the realm of drone racing.
Career Odyssey
Total Number of Participants: 160
Nature of the Event: Seminar and Treasure hunt
Description of the Event: On the 14th of May 2024, the Emsys Nex Gen Club at New Horizon College of Engineering hosted “Career
Odyssey”. Over 160 students from various branches and all years enrolled, showcasing their enthusiasm and unwavering thirst for knowledge. The event consisted of an insightful seminar and an interactive treasure hunt.
The seminar was delivered by Ms. Himanshi Sehgal, a Software Development Engineer at Walmart. She began by sharing her college experiences, including not getting placed and the worries it brought. She discussed overcoming these worries by gaining real-world technical experience, which ultimately benefitted her. Her talk emphasized the importance of internships, handling failure, and areas for student improvement. She stressed continuous learning and practice. Ms. Sehgal concluded by sharing valuable platforms and resources she uses. Students also had the chance to ask questions and receive personal advice.
After the educational seminar, students were invited to take part in a treasure hunt. The treasure hunt deviated
from the usual rules, adding a creative modern twist. The event consisted of 4 rounds starting off with students
being given general brain teasing aptitude questions. They were given a time limit and were judged on speed and
accuracy. As the rounds progressed, the complexity of the questions were increased. Ten teams qualified and
made it to the final round.
In the final round, Students were given a riddle and a QR code to scan. The QR code took them to famous
locations throughout the college. Participants followed the digital trail across campus, sorting amongst fake codes
to find the real ones. They were finally led to the last location which was common for all teams. The first three
teams to decode the trail and reach the final destination were declared the winners and were given exciting
certificates.