Project14 | Control Systems: Build Anything from Simple On-Off Controllers, to PID Control, to Model Predictive Control!

• You could come up with a clever name that make's your project memorable!
  • This project is your baby! Part of the fun of bringing something new into the world is coming up with a name.
• Your project could introduce something new or that is not commercially available or affordable!

• If you have an idea for a project that doesn't fit the current theme then submit your idea in the comments section of the monthly poll.

• Provide the steps you took to complete your project (text, video, or images).
  • This could be a step by step how-to-guide, vlog, schematics, coding, napkin drawings, voice narration, or whatever you think will be useful!

• If it doesn't work that's fine, this is more about the journey than the end product.
• A short video is all that is required but you can shoot as much video as you like.
• You are encouraged to be creative and have as much fun as possible!

• One Grand Prize Winner Wins a $200 Shopping Cart!

• 3 First Place Winners a $100 Shopping Cart!

Every month you'll have a new poll where you'll get to decide an upcoming project competition, based on your interests, that will take place a couple of months in advance. Themes are broad in scope so that everyone can participate regardless of skill set.

What are Monthly Themes?

• Every month (around the 14th of each month) a new theme will be posted on Project14.
• Submit your ideas (proposals) for your projects to get feedback from the rest of the community.
• Submit a project entry in the Theme space once you start working on it.

What are Monthly Theme Polls?

• Every month (around the 14th of each month) there is a project theme poll.
• Vote on which project competition you want to see for the following upcoming theme.
  • The themes voted on during the previous poll decided the upcoming theme.
  • If you submit an idea for a theme that is not used then it can still be used in a future poll.
• Themes comments and ideas from the comments section of the project theme poll.

Step 1: Log in or register on element14, it's easy and free.

Step 2: Post in the comments section below to begin a discussion on your idea. Videos, pictures and text are all welcomed forms of submission.

Step 3: Submit a blog post of your progress on your project by the end of the month.  You are free to submit as many blog entries as you like until the beginning of the next theme.

Be sure to include video proof of your project!

Visit:  Control Systems or tag your project blog ControlSystemsCH

You have until October 14th End of Day to submit your completed project!

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A jury consisting of your peers will judge project submissions!