Technology · Chapter 03

Speed Wiring

Breadboard. ICs. Twenty minutes.

Speed Wiring is a technical competition where participants assemble a given circuit diagram on a breadboard within a specified time limit. The circuit is based on Integrated Circuits (ICs) and related components.
Winner
PKR 15,000 + Shield + Certificate
Entry
PKR 1,500 per team
Fee
PKR 1,500 per team
Team size
1 to 2 members
Time limit
20 minutes
Method
Breadboard only · no soldering
Power
5V after organizer approval

Prizes

What's on the line.

  • Winner

    PKR 15,000 + Shield + Certificate

    • Runner-up

      PKR 10,000 + Shield + Certificate

Judging

How you are scored.

Know the rubric before you build. Judges score against these criteria.

  • Correctness of Circuit

    50 points

  • Neatness of Wiring

    20 points

  • Time Taken to Complete

    20 points

  • Functionality / Output Test

    10 points

01

Registration

  • All participants must register before the competition.
  • Registration cost: PKR 1,500.
  • Team size: 1–2 members per team.
02

Eligibility

  • Individual participation or a team of two members.
  • Basic knowledge of electronics and breadboard wiring is expected.
03

Material provided

  • Breadboard / training board.
  • ICs (as per the given circuit).
  • Jumper wires.
  • Resistors, capacitors, LEDs (if required).
  • Regulated 5V power supply.
  • Circuit diagram.
04

Rules & regulations

  • The circuit diagram will be distributed at the start of the competition.
  • Only the provided material is allowed.
  • Soldering is not allowed — breadboard wiring only.
  • The circuit must be wired correctly and neatly.
  • Power supply can only be connected after the organizer’s approval.
  • Maximum time limit is 20 minutes.
  • Participants are not allowed to copy or touch other participants’ setups.
05

Disqualification

  • Use of unauthorized material.
  • Cheating or disturbing others.
  • Connecting the power supply without approval.
06

Winner selection

  • The participant/team with the highest score will be declared the winner.
  • In case of a tie, the fastest completion time will be considered.
07

General instructions

  • All participants must register with their name/roll number before the event.
  • The type of IC and circuit will not be disclosed in advance.
  • The decision of the organizers will be final and binding.

Contact & support

Wire it right.

For any queries or technical issues during the event, contact the organizing team.

Good luck!

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