Div B Events
Div C Events
Detector Building
Teams will build a durable ORP or Redox Probe that will accurately measure and display both voltage and the concentrations of NaCl in parts per million from 0 to 5000 ppm of different water samples.
Division(s) | Regional Location | Impound | Eye Protection | Rules Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C | States Only | No | Type C | National Rulebook |
Clarifications
Oct 16, 2023
DET
4
VASO considers writing code to be an integral part of building a device, so the Construction Policy applies to the code as well as the physical device. To ensure this policy is followed, teams will be required to transfer a copy of their source code file (after they modify it during the setup period) onto a USB flash drive provided by the Event Supervisor. The team is responsible for ensuring they will have a way to connect the provided USB flash drive to their laptop or calculator.
Oct 16, 2023
DET
3
Section 4.e.: All logs will be returned to teams after inspection. Teams are encouraged to have a duplicate of their Design Log, as the submitted copy may not be returned.
Sep 18, 2023
DET
2
Section 2.a.: Each team may bring one participant-constructed, ORP or Redox probe with a laptop or a stand-alone calculator for programming/display, two stand-alone calculators of any type, and ...
Sep 5, 2023
DET
1
This event will not be held at VASO regional tournaments. It will be held at the State tournament.
Resources
National Detector Building page
Student Resource Center (Scioly)
Significant Figures Guidelines
Resources from the 2022-23 Season