Electric Go-Kart Contest @ Maker Faire Hong

Kong 2017Dr. Clifford Choy

School of Design, PolyUmccliff@polyu.edu.hk

19 Dec 2016

“Maker Faire HK 2017”• A project consists of

• Half-day Makers’ Day in 10 different locations in HK• Maker Faire HK 2017 on 8 and 9 Apr 2017• Maker projects to selected schools• Competitions and Exhibitions

• Funded by 150th Anniversary Standard Chartered Community Foundation

Electric Go-Kart• A maker project to participating schools and a contest

• Goal:• To allow students in participating schools to collaborate in building and

customizing an electric go-kart for demonstration and for visitors to test-drive during Maker Faire Hong Kong 2017.

• We are looking for electric go-kart which are functional as well as giving us surprises

• Participating schools can also contribute to the design of the go-kart race track to provide a fun experience for those visitors experiencing the electric go-kart.

PVC pipes

http://gregsowell.com/?p=4779http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21082

Bamboo

http://inhabitat.com/the-ajiro-bamboo-bike-is-grown-straight-from-the-ground/ http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1092320_could-

renewable-bamboo-be-as-strong-as-carbon-fiber-for-lightweight-cars

Metal Chassis

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-design-and-build-a-go-kart/

http://kartfab.com/go-kart-plans

Wooden Frame

http://theflatworks.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk5KfLwXGnk&spfreload=10

Maker Faire Bay Area 2016

Maker Faire Taipei 2016

https://youtu.be/qfggljd5t68

https://youtu.be/J1bb3y55Cug

https://youtu.be/2gvGKjzjeB8

https://youtu.be/JaJa3IF3sn0

https://youtu.be/Tpp822_DKaI

https://youtu.be/uHztl5JOg8w

https://youtu.be/v6AIsI0xeeE

https://youtu.be/rERXvP3P334

Overview (1)• Welcome two categories of teams to participate:

• Junior category• Open category

• Each team design/customize its own electric go-kart, for demonstration during MFHK2017, and for supporting visitors to test-drive

• Basic requirements of the electric go-kart• A one seater• Dimensions: 1m (w) x 1.5m (l) x 1.2m (h)• Maximum speed: 15km/hr• At least three wheels• Electrically-powered motor, and with an “Engine kill switch” for cutting off power to the motor• With a brake• Must have a car body

Overview (2)• Junior category

• For students in primary (P1 to P6) or junior secondary schools (F1 to F3)• Each team with at most 10 students and one teacher

• Each team can use an existing electric go-kart/vehicle with power and steering system as a base for modifying/enhancing its functions as well as appearance

Overview (3)• Open Category

• For students in secondary schools or above, or general public• Each team with at most 5 members

• Each team should construct its own steering system and chassis. Electric motor, driving system and battery system can be purchased from outside. No other restriction on design, as long as it satisfies the basic requirements

Overview (3)• Each participating team will

• Exhibit its electric go-kart• Participate in two parades (once on each day)• Participate in a (timed) race• Support visitors to test-drive its go-kart• Show-and-tell their design process

• Participating teams can contribute to the design of the race track for use in Maker Faire Hong Kong 2017

Certificates and Prizes (1)• Certificate of Participation

• For each member of each team which successfully exhibited its electric go-kart, and completed at least one lap in the race track during MFHK2017

• Best Use of Technology• For the team which demonstrates best application of technology in design and

construction of its electric go-kart• Certificate for each member of winning team• A trophy for the winning team• Junior Category: Cash Prize HKD2000• Open Category: Cash Prize HKD3000

Certificates and Prizes (2)• Best Car Body Design

• For the team which has the best car body design, including aesthetics, use of materials and craftsmanship

• Certificate for each member of winning team• A trophy for the winning team• Junior Category: Cash Prize HKD2000• Open Category: Cash Prize HKD3000

• Best Show-and-Tell• For the team who can best present their design process, from initial ideas to the final work• Certificate for each member of winning team• A trophy for the winning team• Junior Category: Cash Prize HKD2000• Open Category: Cash Prize HKD3000

ScheduleDate Tasks (PolyU) Tasks (Participating School)

Dec 2016 • Call for participation • Sign-up to the contest

Jan 2017 – Mar 2017 • Design and production of go-kart• Regular sharing of photos/videos on

progress to organizer (preferably once every 2 weeks)

8,9 Apr 2017 • Exhibition and demonstration of go-kart during MFHK2017

9 Apr 2017 afternoon • Prize giving ceremony

http://www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk/uk-creative-overview/news-and-views/view-what-is-design-and-why-it-matters

Recommended Process• Background research

• (desktop) Find out what have been done by others (Internet, magazine, others?)• (experience) Play with the wooden go-kart, play with other types of vehicles• (resources) Understand what materials, tools, and technologies are available and accessible; any friends to help?

• Brainstorm• On what to make• Explore possible ideas, foci, themes

• Explore materials, tools and technologies• Actual test, play with them, ….

• Prototype• Build something

• Evaluate• Test by yourself and others• Share what you have learned among each others

• Iterate• Repeat the above to improve

Brainstorming• Why?

• Generate as many ideas as possible

• How?• Identify a specific question to answer or problem to solve• Inform participants some time before brainstorming session for them to think about it

before the session• During session:

• Focus on quantity• Withhold criticism• Welcome unusual ideas• Build on others’ ideas (combine, improve)

• After session:• Go through generated ideas, categorize them, and explore possible actions

https://imagebox.com/design/human-centered-design-a-powerful-tool-for-brainstorming/

https://youtu.be/9K8W4ooygUU

Other References on Brainstorming• http://scottberkun.com/essays/34-how-to-run-a-brainstorming-meeti

ng/

• http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/03/05/4-steps-to-successful-brainstorming/#74546772388f

Reflective Journal

Gray, C. and Malins, J. (2004). Visualizing Research: A Guide to the Research Process in Art and Design. England: AshGate Publishing. Pg 58, Fig 2.9

Process Log• Keep track of what you have done in each stage

• References and reflections• Take many photos, especially on artifacts being created and how you made

them• Take photos/videos on how prototype works and feedbacks from testers• Reflect on what you have learned, “what will you next time”, ”what next”

• Keep a blog on the design process• At least one photo and a few words (no need for complete sentences)

• Share with us

Contacts• Ms Poki Chan

• Email: poki.chan@connect.polyu.hk

• Mr. Victor Cheung• Email: victorzzt@gmail.com

• Dr. Clifford Choy• Email: mccliff@polyu.edu.hk

Questions?