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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.
**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 | |
|---|---|
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B59110W2111W032Ultrasonic Sensor, 45° Beam Angle, 74.5 kHz, -40 °C to 85 °C, 2 m, W2110W111 Series |
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TDK Demo KitThe 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 |
The Dates
| Project Phases | Dates |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | 28th Feb, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 28th March, 2025 |
| Challengers Announced | 2nd April, 2025 |
| Build Period | 7th April - 1st August 2025 |
| Projects Due | 1st August 2025 |
| Winners Announced | 5th August 2025 |
| Prizes Shipped | August 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 element14 Community Team |
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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.
