Auditions Winners Announcement: Free BOM Kits!

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What am I supposed to build?Terms and Conditions

Hack Like Heck is an element14 video talent competition. Because it makes for good theater, the program was divided into 6 acts, with the First Act being auditions and the Second Act being a declaration of intent to participate. The Second Act, the declaration of intent to participate, closes on March 31st. The first act allowed us a chance to get to know you better and see how you looked in front of the camera. It also gave you a chance to win a free Bill of Material, just like the one that Ben Heck used to build a Raspberry Pi MAME. Everyone that auditioned won a free Ben Heck T-shirt.

If you were not one of the top 10 audition finalists, don't worry, as long as you've declared your intent, you're still eligible to win!

Everyone who submits a Declaration of Intent by 31-March is eligible to participate.

The Following Challengers Get a B.O.M. Kit:

	Andy West Watch the Audition		Benny Michaels Watch the Audition
	Clem Mayer Watch the Audition		DJ Harrigan Watch the Audition
	Douglas Wong Watch the Audition		Drew Littrell Watch the Audition
	James Lewis Watch the Audition		Matthew Eargle Watch the Audition
	Shock Slayer Watch the Audition		Dave Ploeger Watch the Audition

Top Comments

rocits over 8 years ago

Congratulations to Everyone winning the B.O.M.! Serious Talent! =D Bring on the Project Videos!!!
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nobble over 8 years ago

Congrats! Can't wait to see the final results. There's some real talent here folks!!!

It's unfortunate that my entry didn't make the list, but I did have troubles understanding the rules out the gate. (Some others seemed to have confusion as well.) Also, I entered my video in a rush, and it's a rough edit I cut from my original 10 minute audition video that I found out was too long.

Good thing all the parts needed for my build are upgrades in comparison to the BOM. Luckily I was approached for an Official Sponsor recently!!! Kitschbent has been kind enough to supply me with everything from the case, all buttons, LEDs, battery PCB, speakers, amp...All the necessities that surely add up when bought individually. So I really have him to thank for keeping my project afloat with the rest of the entries!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
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kellyhensen over 8 years ago in reply to binaryben

binaryben
I think all contestants need to stay true to themselves if they want to succeed, but at the same time it would be great to know which aspects of what has been shown so far is well liked by the community.

yes - i can say for certain we're looking for authenticity.
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genebren over 8 years ago

Way to go crew! What a great bunch of talent here. Let the building and videoing begin!
Gene
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andywest over 8 years ago

Congratulations to everyone and Happy Pi Day! I also can't wait to see what amazing and unique builds everybody comes up with!
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binaryben over 8 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics

Are you happy to share what type of content you might like to see more of as a top member (and I assume strong representative) of the community?

I think all contestants need to stay true to themselves if they want to succeed, but at the same time it would be great to know which aspects of what has been shown so far is well liked by the community.

I think this has been a good chance to see what the judges may like, but I'm sure we'd all also love the opportunity to give the community what they enjoy as much as possible!
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binaryben over 8 years ago

Woohoo, congrats to everyone involved so far! I'm looking forward to seeing everyones entries - not just those listed above!
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balearicdynamics over 8 years ago

Congratulations to all!!!

I am curious to see if my preferences will match with the choices of the staff

Good luck to the nest phase. Enrico
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dixonselvan over 8 years ago

Congratulations to the top 10 finalists as well to others who did a great job of putting across your audition video!

Good Luck for your further progress!
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mayermakes over 8 years ago

Wohhooo!!
Let the games beginn!!!
Congratulations to all the winners!
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