What is F1 Cup?F1 Cup basically is a competition just like the national and international event, F1 in Schools. This is a competition where they need to create their own miniature F1 car and race the car during the competition. The winner will be based on the fastest car and most creative design of the F1 car. F1 Cup is organized by a group of students from University Technology of PETRONAS.
Just like the F1 in Schools competition, the F1 Cup also give the same idea. A group of secondary school students around Perak will design and manufacture CO2 powered model racing cars. The participants will have to deploy CAD/CAM software to collaborate, design, analyse, manufacture, test, and then race miniature gas powered balsa wood F1 cars. The challenge inspires students to use IT to learn about physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacture, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership/teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative, competitive and exciting way.
THE CHALLENGE- Working in teams of between 3 and 6, each student is assigned roles. The team prepares a business plan, develops a budget and raises sponsorship. Teams are encouraged to collaborate with Industry and forge business links.
- Using 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) software, the team designs a Formula One car of the future.
- Aerodynamics are analysed for drag coefficiency in a virtual reality wind tunnel using Computational Fluid Dynamics Software (CFD).
- Using 3D CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) software, the team evaluates the most efficient machining strategy to make the car.
- Aerodynamics are tested in wind and smoke tunnels.
- The Race is on, at more than 60kph. Cars race side-by-side along 20-metre straights.
source: http://www.f1inschools.com/Research,Design Analyse, Make, Test & RaceRESEARCH Students conduct background research on theories and information to help them design their F1 car of the future.
DESIGN Students design a car model using 3D CAD SolidEdge software from USA. F1 Team in Schools Malaysia recommends SolidEdge CAD Software, an academic license of this industrial engineering design software product is provided to schools register here for MOE approval.
ANALYSE Students can analyse the properties of their model before manufacture. The Virtual Wind Tunnel software processes the aerodynamics of the car straight from the CAD file.
MAKE The car design is converted into CNC code using CAM software. F1 Team International in Schools recommends EdgeCAM F1, The car is then manufactured using a Denford CNC Microrouter.
TEST The manufactured car will be put into a mini wind-tunnel for physical aerodynamic test.
RACE The student teams race their finished car to battle out on who has the fastest and most attractive car.
