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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Another North Goa nightclub sealed; Kejriwal says corruption led to fire tragedy
Panaji (PTI): As part of a crackdown against tourist establishments violating laws and safety norms in the aftermath of the Arpora fire tragedy, Goa authorities on Saturday sealed a renowned club at Vagator and revoked the fire department NOC of another club.
Cafe CO2 Goa, located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Vagator beach in North Goa, was sealed. The move came two days after Goya Club, also in Vagator, was shut down for alleged violations of rules.
Elsewhere, campaigning for local body polls, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora, which claimed 25 lives on December 6, happened because the BJP government in the state was corrupt.
An inspection of Cafe CO2 Goa by a state government-appointed team revealed that the establishment, with a seating capacity of 250, did not possess a no-objection certificate (NOC) of the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The club, which sits atop Ozrant Cliff, also did not have structural stability, the team found.
The Fire and Emergency Services on Saturday also revoked the NOC issued to Diaz Pool Club and Bar at Anjuna as the fire extinguishers installed in the establishment were found to be inadequate, said divisional fire officer Shripad Gawas.
A notice was issued to Nitin Wadhwa, the partner of the club, he said in the order.
Campaigning at Chimbel village near Panaji in support of his party's Zilla Panchayat election candidate, Aam Aadmi Party leader Kejriwal said the nightclub fire at Arpora happened because of the "corruption of the Pramod Sawant-led state government."
"Why this fire incident happened? I read in the newspapers that the nightclub had no occupancy certificate, no building licence, no excise licence, no construction licence or trade licence. The entire club was illegal but still it was going on," he said.
"How could it go on? Couldn't Pramod Sawant or anyone else see it? I was told that hafta (bribe) was being paid," the former Delhi chief minister said.
A person can not work without bribing officials in the coastal state, Kejriwal said, alleging that officers, MLAs and even ministers are accepting bribes.
