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RE: The Picorder: A Star Trek style tricorder

balearicdynamics — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 06:29:46 GMT

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The Picorder: A Star Trek style tricorder

saturnv — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 03:53:41 GMT

As it was in Star Trek, (TOS) , the original series, when a closer inspection of a foreign planet was necessary, the crew of the Enterprise transported to the planet. Ship's long and short range sensors could take preliminary readings but would have limited results. Basic atmospheric conditions to sustain life could be evaluated as safe for humans, however closer inspection often became necessary. That's when a landing party with tricorders and other equipment became necessary.

Since the planet was alien to human occupation, orbiting satellites for communication or GPS or even communications was not available. The tricorder of choice was a self-contained sensory device able to obtain multiple readings (SCAN), evaluate those readings (COMPUTE), and ultimately store the readings (RECORD) for future and further evaluation once back aboard the Enterprise. Readings would be stored in the ships library and a master record kept for all time.

Sound familiar? Today with the internet, it seems that science fiction has become science reality once more. Probes send data from their travels in outer space back to earth, anything posted on the internet is preserved for all time somewhere and on some device connected to it, and can be referenced at anytime and by nearly anyone. We have robots on planet Mars, orbiting the Sun, moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and other heavenly bodies and some such as Voyager I and Voyager II extending beyond our own solar system.

The tricorder, a device for gathering, compiling, and recording various data makes this all possible. Temperature, humidity, light levels, harmful or helpful atmospheric gases are all important and necessary to sustain human life on another world. That which once was an idea can become reality.

" Intelligence is the sum of man's ability to evaluate and draw productive conclusions and to solve life's challenges with the information he collects in order to sustain and benefit his life and humanity. Knowledge is the evidence that he has achieved it".

This ongoing 'mission' draws men and women from all walks of life to continually seek out and explore the unknown; and to preserve the information for all to consult and evaluate.

Are you up to the challenge?

Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

patkelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 12:33:04 GMT

If you have any questions about this design challenge, post them on here.

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RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

Former Member — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:16:33 GMT

Okay thank you. I never got that email.

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

screamingtiger — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:00:44 GMT

They sent an email and said up to 2 weeks.

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

Former Member — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:40:12 GMT

I'm not sure if this information is posted somewhere but. What is the time frame for the items to be shipped out and also will we receive tracking info for them?

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

screamingtiger — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:30:28 GMT

Oh I see it there I wasn't sure if I was allowed to edit it though. It will let me, but not sure if it would disqualify me or not.

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

fvan — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:47:08 GMT

Hi Joey,

it's visible on the "contents" page:

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

screamingtiger — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 02:15:10 GMT

Can we still edit the original application or will that disqualify me? It seems it would let me. I had some formatting issues I wanted to fix.

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

dmrobotix — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 17:56:39 GMT

I uploaded a PDF but copy-pasted the text into the body in case the PDF didn't work. The rules didn't specify a preference, though.

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

screamingtiger — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 17:52:15 GMT

What format did you guys submit your application as? I just used Microsoft word to format mine than just copied and pasted all the text into the HTML box. I also used the insert image where I needed. Sounds like some just uploaded a PDF? Hope I didn't do it wrong!

PDF may be better in the future the text box messes up the formatting.

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

clem57 — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:42:00 GMT

"I see, I see" said the one eyed giant to the blind man. TY Frederick

Clem

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

dmrobotix — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:34:05 GMT

Does this mean that if your application appears in that area that it was successfully submitted? There's really no confirmation on this...

Thanks!

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

fvan — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:54:19 GMT

Hi avinashchakravarthi,

I cannot confirm this, as I can't see the applications and I'm not part of element14 staff

You can however view your submission by clicking on your name at the top of the page, and in the popup menu go to "Your Stuff". Your application should be visible (and editable) there.

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

screamingtiger — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:40:58 GMT

How do you know the # of apps for future reference?

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

Former Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:40:37 GMT

hi @frederick vandenbosch

i have just uploaded the abstract pdf in the attachments of the proposal .my project title is "weebo" .can u please confirm me whether it got successfully uploaded .since i'm not able to check or received any acknowledgement .

if it doesn't uploaded properly ,how do i resend my proposal .please help me out

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

fvan — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:35:48 GMT

There are about 56 applications total if I'm not mistaken. For a challenge with something like 20 contestants, the odds of being selected are not that bad

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

screamingtiger — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:17:33 GMT

When you guys get a chance I'd like to know how many App you received. Let me know what I am up against in terms of numbers!

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

Former Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:14:41 GMT

HI @Pat Kelly

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

Former Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:48:40 GMT

Ok thanks!

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

patkelly — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:29:15 GMT

Hi Juan

As this is a genuine mix up with the time zones, we will make an exception this time. Feel free to private message me your application asap and I'll send it to our judging panel.

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

Former Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:28:39 GMT

Ok... Well thanks!

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

fvan — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:11:21 GMT

I think you had until midnight this "morning" UK time (13th @ 00:00). Not sure if they make exceptions for late submissions though. patkelly

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

Former Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:36:09 GMT

Hellow, im from Spain, and here is still the 13 of April, but it isn't allowing me to submit my proyect. I checked the date and it isnt saying that is strictly EEUU's hour (maybe i miss it, in that case i apologize!).

Im out?

RE: Sci Fi Your Pi Design Challenge - Q&A

fvan — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:34:57 GMT

From http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-75122/l/sci-fi-your-pi-design-challenge--terms-conditions :

Judging Criteria

Originality and innovation;

Usefulness of the application;

Efficiency of energy use;

Compliance with the Directive (see paragraph 4.14);

Technical merit;

Innovative use of components;

Cost optimisation;

Completeness of Blogs describing design;

Feasibility of Design;

Clarity of Supporting Documentation;