BIT Polytechnic Hosts Successful Two-Day BUILDX Workshop on Building RC Cars
February 7, 2025 – The Department of Computer Science at BIT Polytechnic recently organized a two-day hands-on workshop titled BUILDX WORKSHOP - Exploring The Art of Building RC Cars on February 5th and 6th, 2025. The event aimed to introduce participants to the world of prototyping by guiding them through the process of building a remote-controlled (RC) car from scratch using Arduino kits. Over 60 students from various departments participated in the workshop, which was a resounding success.
Inauguration and Welcome
The workshop began with a warm welcome from Prof. Prithviraj M, Director of BIT Polytechnic, who emphasized the importance of hands-on learning in technical education. The resource persons for the event, Mr. Abdul Kader Afran and Mr. Muhammed Haashid, were introduced by Rafia, a first-year Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) student. The inauguration also featured an invocation by Rachana, a second-year CSE student, and her team, setting a positive tone for the event. Haashim, another second-year CSE student, skillfully hosted the ceremony as the Master of Ceremony.
Dr. B. Aziz Musthafa Principal of BIES, highlighted the growing impact of robotics in various fields, urging students to embrace the opportunities presented by such workshops. Ms. Khateeja Samrin, faculty member of the Department of Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering, encouraged students to leverage the knowledge gained during the workshop to enhance their skills and stay ahead in the competitive tech landscape.
Day 1: Kit Assembly and Learning the Basics
The first day of the workshop focused on introducing students to the fundamentals of building an RC car. The resource persons provided an overview of the project’s objectives and the components of the BuildX material kit. Key activities included:
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Kit Distribution and Component Familiarization: Students received their BuildX kits and were guided through identifying and understanding each component, such as motors, wheels, chassis, battery packs, and control modules.
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Programming and Logic Building: A session on writing programs and building logic was conducted, followed by a quick quiz to test the students' understanding. The quiz sparked enthusiasm as participants competed to top the leaderboard.
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Electrical Connections and Remote Control Integration: The mentors demonstrated how to wire motor controllers and connect them to the battery pack and receiver module. Students replicated these steps, learning essential wiring techniques and safety precautions.
Day 2: Testing, Debugging, and Final Race
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The second day was dedicated to testing, debugging, and showcasing the completed RC cars. Key activities included:
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Testing and Debugging: Students tested their RC cars, diagnosing and resolving issues related to wiring, stability, and control range. The resource persons provided personalized support to ensure each car functioned correctly.
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Demonstration and Feedback Session Participants showcased their completed RC cars, sharing their experiences and challenges during the build process. This session allowed students to reflect on their learning and celebrate their achievements.
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Final RC Car Race:The highlight of the workshop was a thrilling RC car race among the ten participating teams. The winners were rewarded for their outstanding performance.
The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Sahil Riyaz a first-year CSE student.
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Raj Thackeray questions need for NEET, demands Pradhan’s resignation
Mumbai (PTI): Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Thursday questioned the need for NEET-UG and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi seek the resignation of Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan.
Thackeray's demand comes amid massive protests over the cancellation of the examination following allegations of paper leak.
The MNS chief said the government is so “obsessed” with bringing everything under a centralised authority that it appears to make no difference if the lives of hundreds of thousands of people are thrown into “disarray”.
In a post on X, Thackeray said that for several years now, a single individual (Pradhan) has remained entrenched in the position of Union education minister. Despite numerous “irregularities” and “scandals” within the NEET framework during his tenure, this “gentleman” continues to occupy the post, he said.
“One wonders: has he been rewarded with this continued tenure because he is so zealously pursuing the agenda of imposing the Hindi language across the entire nation? I earnestly appeal to the Prime Minister: please demand the immediate resignation of this Minister of yours, who has repeatedly toyed with the lives and future of 22 lakh students,” Thackeray said.
The National Testing Agency on Tuesday cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam held on May 3 amid allegations of paper leak, with the government asking the CBI to carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the “irregularities”. The examination for students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in medical colleges will now be held afresh on dates to be notified separately.
Thackeray said the Centre continues its tradition of creating “chaos” in every matter and holding the public to ransom. The “NEET paper leak” has proved this once again, he said.
Thackeray sought to know what the Centre did when it found out the alleged malpractice. It merely cancelled the examination and ordered a CBI inquiry, he said.
In 2024, a CBI inquiry was ordered in a similar case, but nothing substantial was achieved through it, he said.
The government projects an air of having fulfilled its duty in all of this. But what about the lives of 22 lakh students and their families, who have been left hanging in the balance, he asked.
Thackeray said fundamentally, there was no need to “impose” NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test)-UG back in 2016.
“However, this government’s obsession with bringing everything under a single, centralised authority is so intense that, to them, it seems to make no difference if the lives of hundreds of thousands of people are thrown into disarray,” he said.
The MNS chief also asked ministers within the Maharashtra government to show some “spine” and join voices with those of the southern states and oppose this system.
Thackeray said leaders from the southern states have voiced their opposition in much the same way as he. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has also demanded the cancellation of NEET. The reason for this is that the five southern states, combined with Maharashtra, collectively possess over 350 medical colleges, whereas the large states in the north have only 180 medical colleges, he said.
Consequently, this persistent push that began in 2016 is essentially an attempt to facilitate the “entry of students from the north into medical colleges in the south”, alleged Thackeray. To ensure this, the largest network of coaching classes has been established in the northern states, he claimed.
