Design Challenges

element14 Design Challenges are competitions where engineers from around the globe design prototypes to solve a problem for tomorrow's world. We give you a kit, you build your project and document it on the community, and you could win great prizes.

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Design Challenges
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Light Up Your Life Challenge!

This challenge featured 10 successful applicants who received a selection of Würth Elektronik SMD size WL-ICLEDs with Integrated Controller, along with an Arduino Zero, a Power Supply and more free of charge. Check out the colorful, light-up, winning projects here!

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In Reach! – Ultrasonic Sensor Sensing Challenge

This challenge invited 10 successful applicants to take two TDK USSM Plus-FS units, a TDK Evaluation Board, and a set of Sensor Connector Cables and put them to use in the most creative way possible. Take a look at the winners!

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Smart Spaces Design Challenge

Engineers were challenged to develop innovative solutions using NXP’s FRDM MCX A Series (A15X) development kit and tackle a building automation problem or create a smart warehouse solution. The winners announcement is up - check out the winning projects!

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Experimenting with Single Pair Ethernet (SPE)

Four successful applicants will receive a free-of-charge SPE Kit. The most creative and interesting uses will win this challenge.

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The Eye on Intelligence Challenge

In this competition, challengers are tasked to build an AI-powered, FPGA Machine Learning project. This is an opportunity for you to hone your embedded vision skills.

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Experimenting with Extreme Environment

Meet our winners and read their projects focused on protecting electronics in harsh or extreme environments.

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