General Questions
1. Do I need training?
Teacher training is strongly recommended for new teachers and mentors. New Teacher Training is takes place at Drexel’s College of Engineering. Training is available on the www.seaperch.org website with build videos, supported by live webcasts for troubleshooting.
2. How many kits are provided? Can I purchase a kit?
Teams will receive one or two kits depending on availability. Additional kits are available for purchase thru www.seaperch.org.
3. What if I need tools?
Tools are loaned based on need and availability. You may request tools through the www.phillyseaperch.org website. A Tool Bag containing tools that can be used for multiple SeaPerch builds (and reused year after year!) are available at www.seaperch.org .
4. If I did not pick up my kits, tools, or camera can it be shipped to my school?
Equipment maybe shipped to a school at their own expense. You must provide the SeaPerch committee with a shipping label. Equipment pick-up arrangements must be submitted through the www.phillyseaperch.org web site.
5. How long does the build take?
At a minimum, it is recommended to schedule 10 hours of build time. The remaining time should be spent on designing, modifying and testing. Follow the sample POA&M published on the www.phillyseaperch.org website.
6. Can I add enhancements?
Yes, as long as the enhancements are within the $20.00 budget permitted. Students are encouraged to think outside the box in the creation of their ROVs.
7. How can I obtain spare parts?
You may send a request through www.phillyseaperch.org web and check for availability.
8. What if we don’t have a pool?
Contact local hotels, YMCAs, or colleges. Many times they will allow you access for your testing. If all else fails, you can purchase a small above-ground pool or use a large plastic tub.
9. Is it legal to stack two or more Jameco P/N 232022 props on the motor shafts used for propulsion?
A team can use as many props as they want and in any configuration. Teams may not add additional thrusters to the Sea Perch. A thruster is defined as a means of propulsion for the Sea Perch, normally but not limited to a motor and propeller assembly.
At the Regional Competition level, the rules were written to reflect that no more than three motors for propulsion can be used and the motors must be the ones supplied with the kit. Teams are free to choose their craft's method of propulsion, provided it meets the budget criteria established for the Challenge. They can use as many props as they want and in any configuration. Track systems that drive on the bottom of the pool are also acceptable as long as they stick to the three propulsion motor rule.
10. Do we count additional ballast into our budget?
Since the flotation provided for the Sea Perch kit can be easily modified to adjust the buoyancy of the craft, there should be no need for additional ballast. Therefore, any additional ballast that the teams decide to purchase must be accounted for in their receipts. Rocks could be used for free though as long as they haven't been purchased.
11. How many team members are permitted on a team?
There is no limit. Refer to the rules and guidelines regarding the number of team members permitted to actually compete in each of the categories during the competition. Spectators and excess team members are welcome.
12. Where will the final scores be posted?
Go to www.phillyseaperch.org to view final rankings.
Teacher training is strongly recommended for new teachers and mentors. New Teacher Training is takes place at Drexel’s College of Engineering. Training is available on the www.seaperch.org website with build videos, supported by live webcasts for troubleshooting.
2. How many kits are provided? Can I purchase a kit?
Teams will receive one or two kits depending on availability. Additional kits are available for purchase thru www.seaperch.org.
3. What if I need tools?
Tools are loaned based on need and availability. You may request tools through the www.phillyseaperch.org website. A Tool Bag containing tools that can be used for multiple SeaPerch builds (and reused year after year!) are available at www.seaperch.org .
4. If I did not pick up my kits, tools, or camera can it be shipped to my school?
Equipment maybe shipped to a school at their own expense. You must provide the SeaPerch committee with a shipping label. Equipment pick-up arrangements must be submitted through the www.phillyseaperch.org web site.
5. How long does the build take?
At a minimum, it is recommended to schedule 10 hours of build time. The remaining time should be spent on designing, modifying and testing. Follow the sample POA&M published on the www.phillyseaperch.org website.
6. Can I add enhancements?
Yes, as long as the enhancements are within the $20.00 budget permitted. Students are encouraged to think outside the box in the creation of their ROVs.
7. How can I obtain spare parts?
You may send a request through www.phillyseaperch.org web and check for availability.
8. What if we don’t have a pool?
Contact local hotels, YMCAs, or colleges. Many times they will allow you access for your testing. If all else fails, you can purchase a small above-ground pool or use a large plastic tub.
9. Is it legal to stack two or more Jameco P/N 232022 props on the motor shafts used for propulsion?
A team can use as many props as they want and in any configuration. Teams may not add additional thrusters to the Sea Perch. A thruster is defined as a means of propulsion for the Sea Perch, normally but not limited to a motor and propeller assembly.
At the Regional Competition level, the rules were written to reflect that no more than three motors for propulsion can be used and the motors must be the ones supplied with the kit. Teams are free to choose their craft's method of propulsion, provided it meets the budget criteria established for the Challenge. They can use as many props as they want and in any configuration. Track systems that drive on the bottom of the pool are also acceptable as long as they stick to the three propulsion motor rule.
10. Do we count additional ballast into our budget?
Since the flotation provided for the Sea Perch kit can be easily modified to adjust the buoyancy of the craft, there should be no need for additional ballast. Therefore, any additional ballast that the teams decide to purchase must be accounted for in their receipts. Rocks could be used for free though as long as they haven't been purchased.
11. How many team members are permitted on a team?
There is no limit. Refer to the rules and guidelines regarding the number of team members permitted to actually compete in each of the categories during the competition. Spectators and excess team members are welcome.
12. Where will the final scores be posted?
Go to www.phillyseaperch.org to view final rankings.
Design Notebook Questions
1. When is the Design Notebook due?
The Design Notebook due date has not been determined for 2017. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please send your Design Notebook in either PDF format.
2. What is the format for the Design Notebook?
The Design Notebook should use 12 point font size in standard form (ex. Times New Roman, Arial and Calibri) on 8 1/2" x 11" papers. The notebook should be in either PDF format and limited to 3mb. The maximum number of pages is 20.
The Design Notebook due date has not been determined for 2017. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please send your Design Notebook in either PDF format.
2. What is the format for the Design Notebook?
The Design Notebook should use 12 point font size in standard form (ex. Times New Roman, Arial and Calibri) on 8 1/2" x 11" papers. The notebook should be in either PDF format and limited to 3mb. The maximum number of pages is 20.
1. See SeaPerch.org site: http://www.seaperch.org/grant_scholarship_opportunities.
Grant Wrangler
Looking for a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) grant for your school? Grant Wrangler is the place to find math education grants, technology school grants, and science grants for K-12 schools and teachers. http://www.grantwrangler.com/STEMresources.html
Grant Wrangler
Looking for a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) grant for your school? Grant Wrangler is the place to find math education grants, technology school grants, and science grants for K-12 schools and teachers. http://www.grantwrangler.com/STEMresources.html