# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hacky Racers (Hackathon making RC Rovers and Puppets concluding in race) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am – Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Come to our Hacky Racers Kick-Off event and build your racerAbout this EventHacky Racers is a series of Hackathon-style events that blend puppetry, animatronics, and semi-autonomous rovers. Hacky Racers is for young people aged 12-18 years old.The programme will consist of :One-day of intensive workshops,Three x 1.5-hour online evening sessions, exploring 3D model making and the design of semi-autonomous RC rovers.The initiative will culminate in a one-day public race event showcasing participants’ creations.Hacky Racers was made possible by a third-round micro-commission.Kick-Off Day (Saturday 22 November)Kick off the Hacky Racers challenge! Teams will form, race rules will be shared, and the building begins.Across three immersive sessions, you’ll design, code, and create your own unique racing machine:1️⃣ Build Your RC CarAssemble your RC Car chassis and learn the basics of wiring (materials provided).2️⃣ Level Up – Semi-Autonomous RoversUpgrade your RC with sensors and microcontrollers to enable self-driving capabilities and smart navigation (using Scratch or Python).3️⃣ Create Interactive Puppets & ModelsBring creativity to life! Using cardboard, LEGO, or 3D printing, design and animate your model with servos and sensors to add personality and motion.Online Sessions (24, 26 & 28 November)Join evening online meetups to collaborate with your team, refine your design, code your microcontrollers, troubleshoot sensor setups, and perfect your project before race day.18:00 Monday 24th (1.5 hours ) :- Online RC Build18:00 Wednesday 26th (1.5 hours) :- Automate builds18:00 Friday 28th (1.5 hours) :- 3D modeling puppetsFinal Race Day (Saturday 29 November)It’s showtime! Test your creation in front of a live audience and compete for prizes in three categories:RC Race Winner – fastest car on the trackSemi-Autonomous Race Winner – smartest self-navigating roverBest in Show – most creative or beautifully designed projectWhere & WhenMain Workshop: 22 November 2025 – London Design & Engineering UTC, 15 University Way, London E16 2RDOnline Sessions: 24, 26 & 27 November 2025 (Evenings, 2 hours each) Links shared on at the event Kick Off.Final Race & Showcase: 29 November 2025 – London Design & Engineering UTC, 15 University Way, London E16 2RDWho Can JoinOpen to young people aged 12–18 from Newham and Beckton. No prior experience needed — just bring your curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm for making things move!Learn hands-on skills in electronics, robotics, coding, and 3D designBuild teamwork, problem-solving, and creative confidenceShowcase your creation in a live public eventMeet inspiring mentors and innovators in STEM and the artsA collaboration between Catch22 and CoCreate+, supported by University of the Arts London (UAL) & London Design & Engineering (LDE) UTC. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/hacky-racers-hackathon-making-rc-rovers-and-puppets-concluding-in-race/100001864494345779 - **Event Categories**: sports, contests, it, hackathons, workshops, meetups, virtual, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fhacky-racers-hackathon-making-rc-rovers-and-puppets-concluding-in-race-tickets-1864494345779 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: London Design and Engineering UTC - **lat**: 51.5074064 - **long**: 0.0600953 - **full address**: London Design and Engineering UTC, 15 University Way, London, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: CoCreate+ (https://allevents.in/org/cocreate/26991054) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/497fd7e7c1bb8c2e70ce5e80195064a8d6b2025158ff0a5a0e01fbd83c2ea864-rimg-w1200-h624-dc040407-gmir.jpg?v=1761978476 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/faf527bf205cf18ebb8c04c4894190b7eb2cfa5604406b49ce12c5f011998524-rimg-w400-h400-dc151619-gmir.jpg?v=1761978476 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** London Design and Engineering UTC, 15 University Way, London, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** CoCreate+ - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** sports, contests, it, hackathons, workshops, meetups, virtual, art - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hacky Racers (Hackathon making RC Rovers and Puppets concluding in race) ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Hacky Racers (Hackathon making RC Rovers and Puppets concluding in race)", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/497fd7e7c1bb8c2e70ce5e80195064a8d6b2025158ff0a5a0e01fbd83c2ea864-rimg-w1200-h624-dc040407-gmir.jpg?v=1761978476", "startDate": "2025-11-22", "endDate": "2025-11-22", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/hacky-racers-hackathon-making-rc-rovers-and-puppets-concluding-in-race/100001864494345779", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "London Design and Engineering UTC", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "15 University Way", "postalCode": "E16 2RD", "addressLocality": "London", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.5074064", "longitude": "0.0600953" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Come to our Hacky Racers Kick-Off event and build your racer", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2025-11-22", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/hacky-racers-hackathon-making-rc-rovers-and-puppets-concluding-in-race/100001864494345779" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/hacky-racers-hackathon-making-rc-rovers-and-puppets-concluding-in-race/100001864494345779", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "CoCreate", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/cocreate/26991054" } ] } ] ```