In Reach! Ultrasonic Sensor Sensing Challenge

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Reach out to the world in all weathers with TDK's waterproof sensors.

The participants will receive a challenger’s kit and are challenged to build a project taking advantage of TDK’s Ultrasonic range sensors.

10 successful applicants will get Two TDK USSM Plus-FS, a TDK Evaluation Board and a set of Sensor Connector Cables, to build and blog their project with.

For the chance to win one of the prizes below, you must blog your build process and the final outcome of your Distance Sensor Project. Use Two TDK USSM Plus-FS, TDK Evaluation Board and a set of Sensor Connector Cables in your project to win.

Good use of the TDK components and interesting uses of Distance Sensing will be graded more favourably.

Examples of potential projects include, but are not limited to:

  • Object Detection
  • Industrial control sensing
  • Robot-human interfacing
  • Movement boundary controllers
  • Conveyor belt monitoring system
  • Smart Delivery Bot
  • Smart Lawnmower
  • Level Sensing

See the Example Application for tips on completing your entry form.


The Prizes

Prizes are subject to change but will be of similar price and style.

Prize Prize Category

Grand Prize Winner

 

Approximate Value: $993 USD*
Apple iPad Pro 11-Inch (4th Gen) 128GB

Approximate Value: $400 USD*
iRobot Roomba Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Runner Up

 

Approximate Value: $349 USD*
iPad 10.9 Inch - 64GB

Approximate Value: $400 USD*
iRobot Roomba Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Finisher Prize**


To be a finisher, you must complete 5 blogs and demonstrate the resilience of your project.

Approximate Value: $30 USD*
MultiComp Pro Multimeter Set

*Or local equivalent
**Grand Prize and Runner Up winners will also earn the finisher prize.

The Kit

Our 10 sponsored Challengers will get the following kit free of charge to incorporate into their project.

The Sponsored Kit

B59110W2111W032

Ultrasonic Sensor, 45° Beam Angle, 74.5 kHz, -40 °C to 85 °C, 2 m, W2110W111 Series

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TDK Demo Kit

The TDK Demo Kit includes the TDK demo board with USB-A to micro-B cable, two Ultrasonic Sensor Modules, two sensor cables, and two gaskets

Learn more about the kit

The Dates

Project Phases Dates
Applications Open 28th Feb, 2025
Application Deadline 28th March, 2025
Challengers Announced 2nd April, 2025
Build Period 7th April - 16th June, 2025
Projects Due 16th June, 2025
Winners Announced 20th June, 2025
Prizes Shipped June 2025

The Challenge Requirements

10 applicants will be chosen to receive The Kit above, these successful applicants will be our sponsored challengers. The sponsored challengers must use the Z25000Z2910Z001Z21 Ultrasonic Sensor within their project. Challengers must post their progress and final project as at least 5 blog posts before the closing date. Media-rich blogs with Photos, Videos and Code samples will be viewed more favorably in the Judging Process.

The Judges

element14 Community Judges
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The Terms

Please read the full terms and conditions attached below.


About The Sponsor

TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company based in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrites, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK's portfolio includes passive components, such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, ferrites and inductors, high-frequency products, and piezo and protection components, as well as sensors and sensor systems and power supplies. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK-Lambda. TDK's further main product groups include magnetic application products, energy devices, and flash memory application devices. TDK focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and communication technology and automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America.

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