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Throttle X

Ajeenkya DY Patil UniversityLohegaon Pune, Maharashtra, India

Throttle X

CompetitionTeam ( 1 - 4 )60000
  • Venue: Ajeenkya DY Patil University

  • Entry fee: ₹600

  • Event date: 30 Jan 2026

  • Registration deadline: 20 Jan 2026

  • Posted: 18 Jan 2026

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About this Competition

General Rules:

  • Team Size: 2–4 participants per team
  • Weight Limit: Maximum allowable RC car weight is 6 kg
  • Size Compliance: RC cars must strictly follow all weight and dimension rules stated in the rulebook
  • Wireless Operation: Cars must be operated using a standard transmitter–receiver (wireless) system
  • Power Source: Only battery-powered vehicles are allowed — fuel engines are strictly prohibited
  • Car Usage: Each team may use only one RC car for the entire event


Custom Build Requirement:

  • Readymade / commercially available RC cars are not allowed
  • The RC car must be custom-built by the team


Race Track Design:

  • The track will include jumps, rough and inclined terrain, sand pits, and tight turns to challenge control and stability


Race Format:

  • Head-to-Head Races: RC cars will compete against each other in structured race rounds
  • Competition Details: Format and round structure will be announced on the event day


Dimensional Specifications:

  • Maximum Length: 55 cm
  • Maximum Width: 30 cm
  • Maximum Height: 30 cm (with fully compressed suspension)

Motors:

  • Both sensor-based and sensorless electric motors are allowed


Radio Equipment:

  • Allowed Channels: 2 channels (Steering + Throttle)
  • Frequency: 2.4 GHz DSM/DSS or any permitted frequency

Restrictions:

  • No advanced radio features beyond standard control/trimming
  • No frequency swapping using transmitter/receiver crystals
  • No traction control systems

Tyres:

  • Cutting or modifying tyres to fit different wheels is prohibited


Battery:

  • Maximum Voltage: 24V (across any two terminals)


Transmission & Drive:

  • Allowed Configurations:
  • 2WD
  • 4WD