What Kind of Prizes Would You Like for Experimenting with Components Competitions

I seem to be running more and more experimenting Competitions. Since they are popular with element14 members, I will continue to run more of them.

Up until now, I usually pick some consumer electronics as prizes. But I don't feel I should limit myself to that category of prizes. Test equipment has suggested. So, let me put it up for a vote.

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rscasny over 2 years ago in reply to Jan Cumps +5

Interesting idea. So, how about this: let's say for the grand prize the winner gets two option: either a laptop or an o'scope. I think we can do that.
michaelkellett over 2 years ago +4

I voted other because: Test equipment is good but offering specific items makes the prize attractive or unattractive mostly according to what gear you already have. A test equipment voucher for either…
wolfgangfriedrich over 2 years ago +3

I voted DC bench power supply because that would encourage me most to participate. I am working on some USB PD stuff, so a fair bit of power is required.

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dougw over 2 years ago

I would really like to see stereo microscopes and higher end cameras occasionally offered as prizes.

Another item I have an interest in is a PCB printer.

Others can comment on consumer ideas like audio amp, bookshelf speakers, PS5, XBox etc.
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rscasny over 2 years ago in reply to dougw

I was looking at PCB Printers for a prize today. The ones I saw from quite pricey. Are there any on the market in the $1000-2000 range that you know of?
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dougw over 2 years ago in reply to rscasny

I am coming around to the idea that these are not going to see much use because board shops have done a great job of getting the cost of custom PCBs down and streamlining the ordering process. The Voltera V-One is about the best performance/price ratio out there, but stocking the materials is going to be costly for the occasional user. The V-One is in the $2K - $2.5K range.
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dougw over 2 years ago in reply to rscasny

I am coming around to the idea that these are not going to see much use because board shops have done a great job of getting the cost of custom PCBs down and streamlining the ordering process. The Voltera V-One is about the best performance/price ratio out there, but stocking the materials is going to be costly for the occasional user. The V-One is in the $2K - $2.5K range.
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rscasny over 2 years ago in reply to dougw

Thanks for the info. Then I'm going to back away from a PCB Printer. There seems to be interest for a DSO, sig gen, dc power supply.
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