https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/project14/merryboxesleds/w/documentsen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/project14/merryboxesleds/w/documents/3985/project14-holiday-special-spread-mirth-and-merry-through-music-and-led-displaysTue, 15 Nov 2022 18:10:30 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:7d8742bb-5344-41d0-b1b8-b45ef884b454tariq.ahmadCurrent Revision posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 11/15/2022 6:10:30 PM<br /> <h2><span style="color:#e23d39;">Build a Festive Project that brings Mirth and Merry to the Community!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">You can use Music, LED Displays, Nixie Pixels, Strobe Lights, a Fog Machine, or Anything Else that Puts You into a Celebratory Mood! </span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#e23d39;">The Project that brings the Most Joy to the Heart Wins an Oscilloscope!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#303030;">In the Comments Below:&nbsp; </span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Inspire Us with Your Holiday Project Ideas!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;">This holiday season,&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/">Project14</a> will be holding our second annual holiday special project competition.&nbsp; We asked you what you wanted this to be in <a class="jive-link-poll-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/polls/20191/project14-holiday-special-poll-what-projects-are-you-interested-in-doing">Project14 | Holiday Special Poll: What Projects are You Interested in Doing?</a> and it was a two way tie between Merry Boxes &amp; LED Displays and Holiday for a Cause.&nbsp; You&#39;re free to pursue any of the ideas discussed and enter your project into the contest.&nbsp; The official theme is <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a> .&nbsp; We&#39;re asking the community members to spread mirth and merry through electronics projects that <strong>bring joy to the heart through music or really cool LED displays</strong>!</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;">In addition to an Oscilloscope grand prize for the project that brings the most joy to the heart, an Oscilloscope targeted toward educational (Ben loved carrying it from the shop to work from home), you will receive a Home Lab Tool Kit as a Gift to Give for another member&#39;s project..&nbsp; Three first place winners will receive a maker tool kit bundle along with a $100 shopping cart as well as a $100 shopping cart to give to another member for their projects.&nbsp; All Gift to Gives can be given to any member that submitted a project in any <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/">Project14</a> contest happening around the holiday special including: <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a>, <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/wearabletech/">Wearable Tech</a>, or <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/backtoanalog/">Back to Analog</a>.&nbsp; Don&#39;t worry, we&#39;ll give you an opportunity to Meet the Projects to help you pick a member should you win.&nbsp; Also,&nbsp; check out our <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/members-area/w/documents/3967/deck-your-bench-with-an-engineer-and-maker-s-wish-list">Deck Your Bench with an Engineer and Maker&#39;s Wish List</a> to check out some more cool stuff that would great on your bench!</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;">On <strong>Valentine&#39;s Day</strong>, we&#39;ll <strong>show the world how much heart the community has</strong> with a Gifts to Give Winners Announcement!&nbsp; We know that not all of you celebrate Christmas,&nbsp; so we want to make sure everyone is included with the holiday special. If there is a holiday project other than a Christmas Project that you want to celebrate feel free to enter that into the holiday contest. For instance, it could be a Hanukkah project, a Winter Solstice project, a Kwanzaa project,&nbsp; or a Festivus for the rest of us project:</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="e271e4a1_5b25_4344_9569_818ba5d3397b"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l8Eag9CAFk">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;"><strong>Key Dates:</strong></span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table style="border:1px solid #848589;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#199b9e;border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-weight:bold;">Event</span></th> <th style="background-color:#199b9e;border:1px solid #848589;border-left:1px solid #ffffff;border-right:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-weight:bold;">Date</span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>Competition Opens:</strong></td> <td style="border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>3rd December 2018</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>Competition Closes:</strong></td> <td style="border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>14th January 2019</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>Winners Announcement:</strong></td> <td style="border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>5th February 2019</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>Gifts to Give Announced:</strong></td> <td style="background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>14th February 2019</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Inspiration for the Holidays:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>The holidays are a time to spend around family and friends you make your family:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="02ea6720_3bf4_46b9_b3bc_485a0e48725b"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jHmqhoBAu8">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>For adding light to darkness and bringing joy to those around you</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="9832bf95_7c34_46eb_83a3_01e300cc921e"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXaw70X7wb4">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong><strong>Reconnect with those long forgotten or you&#39;ve lost touch with:</strong></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="a77d005f_fb48_4a9a_8c46_5aac44f9f219"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmZBC92pgrE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>Nothing brings people together like music so make this holiday season rock:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="5b49fb29_4581_45ad_a9ea_73181edcdcab"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3usVx8XMGQQ">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">The Grand Prize</span></h2> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <tbody> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" colspan="2" valign="middle"><strong>Grand Prize: An Oscilloscope from Ben Heck!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /></strong></th> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><span style="color:#303030;"><strong>Your Gift to Keep:&nbsp; Rohde &amp; Schwartz RTB2004 Oscilloscope</strong></span><br /></strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><strong>Your Gift to Give:</strong> <span style="color:#3334ca;">A Home Lab Tool Kit</span><br /></strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/278x200/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/7673.contentimage_5F00_109253.jpg"><img alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/7673.contentimage_109253.jpg-278x200.jpg?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=uuj0TwoEDdFWXZLuUnqxZt61HUjDn4ft%2BiKD5TvFTxQ%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=uwwFar8uYe/PxTQyCVmSMw==" style="max-height: 200px;max-width: 278px;" /></a></span></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/310x207/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/6177.contentimage_5F00_109254.png"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/6177.contentimage_109254.png-310x207.png?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=p%2FeW7K6oXFWbWD%2B9%2B0NJ3sycZGxnbL5oUqIfCZPp6j0%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=zRjrGjgcoUs1lMxQ6G+51w==" style="max-height: 207px;max-width: 310px;" /></a></span></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;" colspan="1"><span><span id="addProduct-SDCyCfOb-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2723115&amp;nsku=11AC0569,&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2723115&amp;nsku=11AC0569,&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-SDCyCfOb-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;" colspan="1"><span><span id="addProduct-5gKYBaPh-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2801527&amp;nsku=45Y0158,82Y0612,80R7462,56T2208,74M0795,95W1701&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2801527&amp;nsku=45Y0158,82Y0612,80R7462,56T2208,74M0795,95W1701&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-5gKYBaPh-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;" colspan="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Value:</span><span style="color:#1f497d;"> approx. $2000</span></strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Value:</span><span style="color:#1f497d;"> approx. $325</span></strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>A Gift from Ben Heck:</strong></span>&nbsp; <strong><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/benheck/ben-heck-exclusive/w/documents/3048/episode-311-oscilloscope-throwdown">Episode 311: Oscilloscope Throwdown</a> </strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">The Rohde &amp; Schwartz RTB2004 features </span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">four channels, </span>universal knobs, <span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">a touch screen, fast boot up, </span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">rtos - a real-time operating system that&#39;s open source, </span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">lots of memory to allow you to capture a &quot;wider&quot; event such as an entire frame of a video signal, <span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">triggers on video where it finds, not just a low pulse because the video is an analog signal, but it looks for the specific stair-stepping that indicates that it&rsquo;s the edge of an NTSC line and it can sync to it.</span></span></p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>Gift a Home Lab Kit to a Member for Any Project Submitted in:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a></li> <li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/wearabletech/">Wearable Tech</a></li> <li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/backtoanalog/">Back to Analog</a></li> <li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/questionofscale/">A Question of Scale</a></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>Your Gift to Give Includes:</strong> <span><span id="addProduct-2p0tIrv1-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2801527&amp;nsku=45Y0158&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2801527&amp;nsku=45Y0158&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heat Shrink Tubing</a></span><span id="addProduct-2p0tIrv1-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Heat Shrink Tubing</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-4imYghzg-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2563981&amp;nsku=82Y0612&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2563981&amp;nsku=82Y0612&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bench Power Supply</a></span><span id="addProduct-4imYghzg-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Bench Power Supply</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-Y8QcZYvW-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=&amp;nsku=80R7462&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=&amp;nsku=80R7462&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bench Digital Multimeter</a></span><span id="addProduct-Y8QcZYvW-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Bench Digital Multimeter</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-LMwJ1Vuc-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2778680&amp;nsku=56T2208&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2778680&amp;nsku=56T2208&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soldering Station</a></span><span id="addProduct-LMwJ1Vuc-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Soldering Station</span></span>,&nbsp; <span><span id="addProduct-MPaQ5alg-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1367049&amp;nsku=74M0795&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1367049&amp;nsku=74M0795&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clamp Tool with Magnifier</a></span><span id="addProduct-MPaQ5alg-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Clamp Tool with Magnifier</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-P1pID4VV-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=&amp;nsku=95W1701&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=&amp;nsku=95W1701&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Storage Cabinet</a></span><span id="addProduct-P1pID4VV-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Storage Cabinet</span></span></p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">3 First Place Winners</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Your Gift to Keep: A Maker Tool Kit Bundle and a $100 Shopping Cart!<br /></strong></th> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Your Gift to Give: A $100 Shopping Cart!</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/310x207/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/2476.contentimage_5F00_109255.png"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/2476.contentimage_109255.png-310x207.png?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=0AzJOLA7UojVBLpMEMqaZlQmd5ifLTi%2Bz5SuI0IyrHs%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=F3/CnFZcotnaEyPM80Gkbg==" style="max-height: 207px;max-width: 310px;" /></a></span></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/282x212/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/1881.contentimage_5F00_109256.jpg"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/1881.contentimage_109256.jpg-282x211.jpg?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=2YtiGsUuPOvKDGoEKbdNaSq4d3kGyF8unA4FvvjS%2Bx8%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=ZeQunbnyPGKliUkISIIHSw==" style="max-height: 211px;max-width: 282px;" /></a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;"><span><span id="addProduct-t92rMKoT-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2887386,1328715,3125464,1306385,3126936,1296774,2527482,3125646,2770339,1503191,2395961,2946918,1581176,1127977&amp;nsku=52AC3273,34M5809,19J6454,06X8640,53Y1797,96Y0391,20M4953,70C2906,24AC5054,14N9065,99W1759,71Y5422,56Y1289,33AC0177,58K5002&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2887386,1328715,3125464,1306385,3126936,1296774,2527482,3125646,2770339,1503191,2395961,2946918,1581176,1127977&amp;nsku=52AC3273,34M5809,19J6454,06X8640,53Y1797,96Y0391,20M4953,70C2906,24AC5054,14N9065,99W1759,71Y5422,56Y1289,33AC0177,58K5002&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-t92rMKoT-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/3148/how-to-redeem-your-shopping-cart-for-project14">How to Redeem Your Shopping Cart for Project14</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><span style="color:black;"><strong>Maker Tool Kit Bundle (~$225) + $100 Shopping Cart</strong></span></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong><span style="color:#303030;">Your Gift to Give:</span> $100 Shopping Cart to any of our stores!</strong></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>3 First Place Winners Receive a $100 Shopping Cart and a Maker Kit Bundle!</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>Your Maker Tool Kit Gift to Keep: </strong><span><span id="addProduct-IOEITltj-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2887386&amp;nsku=52AC3273&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2887386&amp;nsku=52AC3273&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Handheld Digital Multimeter</a></span><span id="addProduct-IOEITltj-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Handheld Digital Multimeter</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-8HmOcKOn-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1328715&amp;nsku=34M5809&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1328715&amp;nsku=34M5809&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mini Side Cutter</a></span><span id="addProduct-8HmOcKOn-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Mini Side Cutter</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-wh4I0Qpd-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3125464&amp;nsku=19J6454&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3125464&amp;nsku=19J6454&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wire Stripper</a></span><span id="addProduct-wh4I0Qpd-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Wire Stripper</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-PlzR6toN-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1306385&amp;nsku=06X8640&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1306385&amp;nsku=06X8640&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tweezers</a></span><span id="addProduct-PlzR6toN-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Tweezers</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-V7GIOr6H-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3126936&amp;nsku=53Y1797&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3126936&amp;nsku=53Y1797&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Screwdriver Set</a></span><span id="addProduct-V7GIOr6H-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Screwdriver Set</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-3msZRCbo-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1296774&amp;nsku=96Y0391&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1296774&amp;nsku=96Y0391&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soldering Iron</a></span><span id="addProduct-3msZRCbo-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Soldering Iron</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-SSkRkmkl-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2527482&amp;nsku=20M4953&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2527482&amp;nsku=20M4953&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solder Wire</a></span><span id="addProduct-SSkRkmkl-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Solder Wire</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-nHUY636q-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3125646&amp;nsku=70C2906&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3125646&amp;nsku=70C2906&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solder Sucker</a></span><span id="addProduct-nHUY636q-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Solder Sucker</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-wUOzgbKB-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2770339&amp;nsku=24AC5054&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2770339&amp;nsku=24AC5054&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hard Jumper Wire</a></span><span id="addProduct-wUOzgbKB-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Hard Jumper Wire</span></span>,&nbsp; <span><span id="addProduct-3qDVyzO8-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1503191&amp;nsku=14N9065&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1503191&amp;nsku=14N9065&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wrist Guard Static protection</a></span><span id="addProduct-3qDVyzO8-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Wrist Guard Static protection</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-WQO056D6-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2395961&amp;nsku=99W1759&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2395961&amp;nsku=99W1759&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Breadboard</a></span><span id="addProduct-WQO056D6-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Breadboard</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-28NAwh37-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2946918&amp;nsku=71Y5422&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2946918&amp;nsku=71Y5422&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carrying Case</a></span><span id="addProduct-28NAwh37-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Carrying Case</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-W1thUd1j-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2846479&amp;nsku=56Y1289&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2846479&amp;nsku=56Y1289&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Handheld Power Supply</a></span><span id="addProduct-W1thUd1j-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Handheld Power Supply</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-K9yz3JkF-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1581176&amp;nsku=33AC0177&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1581176&amp;nsku=33AC0177&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Green, Red LED</a></span><span id="addProduct-K9yz3JkF-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Green, Red LED</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-qPfSIUEN-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1127977&amp;nsku=58K5002&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1127977&amp;nsku=58K5002&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Resistors</a></span><span id="addProduct-qPfSIUEN-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Resistors</span></span>.</p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#303030;">Visit the following spaces and pick the project you like best to gift a $100 shopping cart to another member:</span></p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a> - Closes 1/14/19</span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/wearabletech/">Wearable Tech</a> - closes 1/14/19</span></li> <li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/backtoanalog/">Back to Analog</a> - closes 12/14/18</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;text-align:right;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Your Chance to Win</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Come Up With a Clever Name<br /></strong></th> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Stick to the Theme<br /></strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;" colspan="1"> <ul> <li>A clever name can make your project memorable.</li> <li>The right name can distinguish your project from others and help create buzz around your project.</li> <li>This project is your baby! Part of the fun of bringing something new into the world is coming up with a name.</li> </ul> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"> <ul> <li>If you have an idea for a project that doesn&#39;t fit the current theme then submit your idea in the comments section of the <span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;font-style:inherit;"><strong><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" style="background-position:0px 50%;border-bottom-style:none;color:#007fac;font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/20670/project14-you-decide-the-next-monthly-project-competition">monthly poll</a></strong></span>.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Be Original<br /></strong></th> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Submit Video Proof<br /></strong></th> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;" colspan="1"> <ul> <li>Providing the steps you took to complete your project (text, video, or images) and providing video proof should be sufficient in most cases.</li> <li>If your project introduces something new or something that is not commercially available or affordable then that counts!</li> </ul> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"> <ul> <li>If it doesn&#39;t work that&#39;s fine, this program is more about the journey than the end product.</li> <li>A short video is all that is required but you can shoot as much video as you like.</li> <li><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;font-style:inherit;"><strong>You are encouraged to be creative and have as much fun as possible!</strong></span></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;"><a name="projectexamples"></a>Your Project Examples</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" colspan="2" valign="middle"><strong>The Holiday Special: Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs<br /></strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/theholidayspecial/b/blog/posts/desktop-christmas-tree">Desktop Christmas Tree</a> </strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/coolleddisplay/b/blog/posts/cotton-led-star-with-digispark-module">Cotton LED star with Digispark module</a> </strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="9f6b08fd_a347_4c7f_824a_a2e89017c19e"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovdxewSbOA4">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="a0f33627_cc75_40e5_8196_1b182c2696fd"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP5ZQdE--Ik">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" colspan="2" valign="middle"><strong>Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/theholidayspecial/b/blog/posts/infinity-living-christmas-wreath">Infinity Living Christmas Wreath</a> </strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/backtoanalog/b/blog/posts/led-fade-in-out-effect">LED fade in/out effect</a> </strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="7b0cd921_f2b7_45c0_b5b7_7a0b478aa72f"><span><a href="https://players.brightcove.net/1362235890001/NkxiVJdjx_default/index.html?videoId=5685443195001">players.brightcove.net/.../index.html</a></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="aeb9ce94_14a1_45a7_9ae5_b0519bcc62ba"><span><a href="https://players.brightcove.net/1362235890001/NkxiVJdjx_default/index.html?videoId=5974204864001">players.brightcove.net/.../index.html</a></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" colspan="2" valign="middle"><strong>Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/coolleddisplay/b/blog/posts/cubik-lamp">Cubik Lamp</a> </strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/coolleddisplay/b/blog/posts/diy-led-ferris-wheel">DIY LED Ferris Wheel</a> </strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="10b16eb1_ab20_4128_b19a_75e8cbe23c4c"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqeg6_lnXlM">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="6d1c8224_d43d_42fe_8641_18d9e0f17754"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7mGACjo6Xk">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" colspan="2" valign="middle"><strong>Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/theholidayspecial/b/blog/posts/flip-connected-x-mas-ornament-part-iii---complete">FLiP Connected X-Mas Ornament part III - complete</a> </strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/coolleddisplay/b/blog/posts/mini-led-christmas-tree">Mini LED Christmas Tree</a> </strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="1b117778_8b12_4c47_aea3_cdf62f124196"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Zzz17Fzk0">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="66d0adf1_d1fa_4687_a909_7d3405962d18"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeEOZBSliCQ">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"></table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;text-align:right;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Your Project, Your Ideas!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>About Project14<br /></strong></th> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Directions<br /></strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;" colspan="1"> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><em>Every month you&#39;ll have a new poll where you&#39;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.</em></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="color:#303030;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>What are Monthly Themes?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Every month (around the 14th of each month) a new theme will be posted on <span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong><a class="jive-link-community-small" style="color:#007fac;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;" href="/challengesprojects/project14/">Project14</a></strong></span>.</li> <li>Submit your ideas (proposals) for your projects to get feedback from the rest of the community.</li> <li>Submit a project entry in the Theme space once you start working on it.</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong>What are Monthly Theme Polls?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Every month (around the 14th of each month) there is a <span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" style="color:#007fac;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/20670/project14-you-decide-the-next-monthly-project-competition">project theme poll</a></strong></span>.</li> <li>Vote on which project competition you want to see for the <span style="font-family:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><em>following upcoming</em></span> theme. <ul style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"> <li style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;list-style-type:inherit;margin-bottom:0.5ex;margin-top:0.5ex;">The themes voted on during the <span style="font-family:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><em>previous poll</em></span> decided the <span style="font-family:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><em>upcoming theme</em></span>.</li> <li>If you submit an idea for a theme that is not used then it can still be used in a future poll.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Themes comments and ideas from the comments section of the <span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" style="color:#007fac;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/20670/project14-you-decide-the-next-monthly-project-competition">project theme poll</a></strong></span>.</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color:#333333;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color:#333333;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;padding-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>Step 1:</strong></span> <span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"></span><a class="" style="color:#007fac;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;" href="https://www.element14.com/community/login.jspa"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>Log in</strong></span></a><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"> </span>or<span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"> </span><a class="" style="color:#007fac;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;" href="https://www.element14.com/community/create-account.jspa"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>register</strong></span></a><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"> </span>on element14, it&#39;s easy and free.</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>Step 2:</strong></span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>Post in the comments section below to begin a discussion on your idea.</strong></span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"> </span>Videos, pictures and text are all welcomed forms of submission.</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>Step 3:</strong></span> <span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"></span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>Submit a blog post of your progress on your project by the end of the month.</strong></span>&nbsp; You are free to submit as many blog entries as you like until the beginning of the next theme.</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong>Be sure to include video proof of your project!</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>Visit: <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a> <br /></strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>and click on</strong> <span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>Submit an Entry</strong></span> <strong>or tag your project blog with</strong> <span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>merryboxesledCH</strong></span>.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;"><strong>You have until January 15th, 12:00 AM CDT to submit your completed project!</strong></span></p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="color:#303030;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;"><strong>A jury consisting of your peers will judge project submissions!</strong></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#e23d39;">Build a Festive Project that brings Mirth and Merry to the Community!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">You can use Music, LED Displays, Nixie Pixels, Strobe Lights, a Fog Machine, or Anything Else that Puts You into a Celebratory Mood!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#e23d39;">The Project that brings the Most Joy to the Heart Wins an Oscilloscope!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#303030;">In the Comments Below: </span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Inspire Us with Your Holiday Project Ideas!</span></h2> <div class="migration-injected-attachments"> <div style="font-weight:bold;margin:15px 0 5px 0;">Attachments:</div> <div></div> <table style="border:0;"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="160"><span id="attid_https://www.element14.com/community/api/core/v3/attachments/271821" class="_se_attachment"><a href="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/Holiday_5F00_Special_5F00_TermsandConditions.pdf">community.element14.com/.../Holiday_5F00_Special_5F00_TermsandConditions.pdf</a></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:80%;">Holiday_Special_TermsandConditions.pdf</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: clamp tool with magnifier, bench digital multimeter, red led, solder sucker, solder wire, side cutter, merryboxesledsch, bench power supply, handheld digital multimeter, christmas projects, soldering station, hard jumper wire, christmas light, handheld power supply, heat shrink tubing, resistors, storage cabinet, holiday projects, carrying case, holiday special, oscilloscope, breadboard, christmas holiday season, leds, green led, bread board, christmas, soldering iron, wire stripper, screw driver set, music, rohde&schwarz, wrist guard static protection, tweezers</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/project14/merryboxesleds/w/documents/3985/project14-holiday-special-spread-mirth-and-merry-through-music-and-led-displays/revision/2Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:13:14 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:7d8742bb-5344-41d0-b1b8-b45ef884b454tariq.ahmadRevision 2 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 11/23/2021 6:13:14 PM<br /> <div style="border:1px solid #9EA900;margin:0px;"> <table style="background-color:#f4f4f2;margin:0px;padding:0px;width:100%;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding:6px 15px 6px 12px;" rowspan="3"><a href="/challengesprojects/project14/"><img alt="image" style="vertical-align:top;" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2017/project14_logodoc.png" /></a></td> <td style="padding:6px 12px 8px 0px;" rowspan="3"> <p style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;margin:0;padding-bottom:4px;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a></p> <p style="line-height:17px;margin:0;padding-bottom:6px;"><strong>Enter Your Project </strong>for a chance to win a Maker Tool Kit, an Oscilloscope Grand Prize for the project that brings the Most Joy to the Heart, and Gift to Gives!</p> <p style="margin:0;"><a href="/challengesprojects/project14/">Back to The Project14 homepage <img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/gen/LinkArrow.gif" /></a></p> </td> <td style="background-color:#9ea900;padding:10px 12px;vertical-align:middle;" width="24%"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-size:12px;"><strong>Project14 Home</strong></span></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color:#767e00;padding:10px 12px;vertical-align:middle;"><span style="color:#dceb93;font-size:12px;text-decoration:none;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/3370/project14-project-competition-events-trophies-timetable-projected-and-historical-timelines"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-size:12px;text-decoration:none;"><strong>Monthly Themes</strong></span></a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color:#596000;padding:10px 12px;vertical-align:middle;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/20670/project14-you-decide-the-next-monthly-project-competition"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-size:12px;text-decoration:none;"><strong>Monthly Theme Poll</strong></span></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:1px solid #ffffff;float:right;width:30%;" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:30%;" colspan="1"> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">The Grand Prize</span></h2> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/183x131/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/8233.contentimage_5F00_109244.jpg"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/8233.contentimage_109244.jpg-183x131.jpg?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=MyHEgMtZd9cJri7oDXIfCwnFotLYeXOChA9msuOBMjo%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=JePtfSrJFkz7cw8Xp4d+rQ==" style="max-height: 131px;max-width: 183px;" /></a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>Gift to Keep:</strong></span> Ben Heck&#39;s Oscilloscope</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/183x122/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/3365.contentimage_5F00_109245.png"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/3365.contentimage_109245.png-183x122.png?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=wNtQeosB8dsj2lvqr84SsD5Vc7JpR8%2FVxRIoCc66t%2Bo%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=r2G8iOs47QdAUMv56pr1Kg==" style="max-height: 122px;max-width: 183px;" /></a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>Gift to Give:</strong></span> A Home Lab Tool Bundle</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">3 First Place Winners</span></h2> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/191x127/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/1222.contentimage_5F00_109246.png"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/1222.contentimage_109246.png-191x127.png?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=ktYesm1NgnUeHd5nc7jWzWbZvHqX9iCPzYXtW9ahrw4%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=PhaTdXkBxwIPG8Cs2JKKUg==" style="max-height: 127px;max-width: 191px;" /></a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>Gift to Keep:</strong></span> A Maker Tool Bundle + $100 Shopping Cart</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/195x146/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/3441.contentimage_5F00_109247.jpg"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/3441.contentimage_109247.jpg-195x146.jpg?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=EOfTsFAhxHBHwCYb5JEo6wn1p4%2BfFHhLAZnZHEvHZKw%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=PnJ7jGWXtoQm1vNjLAq5AQ==" style="max-height: 146px;max-width: 195px;" /></a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>Gift to Give:</strong></span> A $100 Shopping Cart</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2><span style="color:#e23d39;">Build a Festive Project that brings Mirth and Merry to the Community!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">You can use Music, LED Displays, Nixie Pixels, Strobe Lights, a Fog Machine, or Anything Else that Puts You into a Celebratory Mood! </span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#e23d39;">The Project that brings the Most Joy to the Heart Wins an Oscilloscope!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#303030;">In the Comments Below:&nbsp; </span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Inspire Us with Your Holiday Project Ideas!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;">This holiday season,&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/">Project14</a> will be holding our second annual holiday special project competition.&nbsp; We asked you what you wanted this to be in <a class="jive-link-poll-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/polls/20191/project14-holiday-special-poll-what-projects-are-you-interested-in-doing">Project14 | Holiday Special Poll: What Projects are You Interested in Doing?</a> and it was a two way tie between Merry Boxes &amp; LED Displays and Holiday for a Cause.&nbsp; You&#39;re free to pursue any of the ideas discussed and enter your project into the contest.&nbsp; The official theme is <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a> .&nbsp; We&#39;re asking the community members to spread mirth and merry through electronics projects that <strong>bring joy to the heart through music or really cool LED displays</strong>!</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;">In addition to an Oscilloscope grand prize for the project that brings the most joy to the heart, an Oscilloscope targeted toward educational (Ben loved carrying it from the shop to work from home), you will receive a Home Lab Tool Kit as a Gift to Give for another member&#39;s project..&nbsp; Three first place winners will receive a maker tool kit bundle along with a $100 shopping cart as well as a $100 shopping cart to give to another member for their projects.&nbsp; All Gift to Gives can be given to any member that submitted a project in any <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/">Project14</a> contest happening around the holiday special including: <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a>, <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/wearabletech/">Wearable Tech</a>, or <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/backtoanalog/">Back to Analog</a>.&nbsp; Don&#39;t worry, we&#39;ll give you an opportunity to Meet the Projects to help you pick a member should you win.&nbsp; Also,&nbsp; check out our <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/members-area/w/documents/3967/deck-your-bench-with-an-engineer-and-maker-s-wish-list">Deck Your Bench with an Engineer and Maker&#39;s Wish List</a> to check out some more cool stuff that would great on your bench!</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;">On <strong>Valentine&#39;s Day</strong>, we&#39;ll <strong>show the world how much heart the community has</strong> with a Gifts to Give Winners Announcement!&nbsp; We know that not all of you celebrate Christmas,&nbsp; so we want to make sure everyone is included with the holiday special. If there is a holiday project other than a Christmas Project that you want to celebrate feel free to enter that into the holiday contest. For instance, it could be a Hanukkah project, a Winter Solstice project, a Kwanzaa project,&nbsp; or a Festivus for the rest of us project:</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="e271e4a1_5b25_4344_9569_818ba5d3397b"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l8Eag9CAFk">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;"><strong>Key Dates:</strong></span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table style="border:1px solid #848589;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#199b9e;border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-weight:bold;">Event</span></th> <th style="background-color:#199b9e;border:1px solid #848589;border-left:1px solid #ffffff;border-right:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-weight:bold;">Date</span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>Competition Opens:</strong></td> <td style="border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>3rd December 2018</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>Competition Closes:</strong></td> <td style="border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>14th January 2019</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>Winners Announcement:</strong></td> <td style="border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>5th February 2019</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>Gifts to Give Announced:</strong></td> <td style="background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>14th February 2019</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Inspiration for the Holidays:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>The holidays are a time to spend around family and friends you make your family:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="02ea6720_3bf4_46b9_b3bc_485a0e48725b"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jHmqhoBAu8">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>For adding light to darkness and bringing joy to those around you</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="9832bf95_7c34_46eb_83a3_01e300cc921e"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXaw70X7wb4">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong><strong>Reconnect with those long forgotten or you&#39;ve lost touch with:</strong></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="a77d005f_fb48_4a9a_8c46_5aac44f9f219"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmZBC92pgrE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>Nothing brings people together like music so make this holiday season rock:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="5b49fb29_4581_45ad_a9ea_73181edcdcab"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3usVx8XMGQQ">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">The Grand Prize</span></h2> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <tbody> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" colspan="2" valign="middle"><strong>Grand Prize: An Oscilloscope from Ben Heck!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /></strong></th> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><span style="color:#303030;"><strong>Your Gift to Keep:&nbsp; Rohde &amp; Schwartz RTB2004 Oscilloscope</strong></span><br /></strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><strong>Your Gift to Give:</strong> <span style="color:#3334ca;">A Home Lab Tool Kit</span><br /></strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/278x200/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/7673.contentimage_5F00_109253.jpg"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/7673.contentimage_109253.jpg-278x200.jpg?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=uuj0TwoEDdFWXZLuUnqxZt61HUjDn4ft%2BiKD5TvFTxQ%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=uwwFar8uYe/PxTQyCVmSMw==" style="max-height: 200px;max-width: 278px;" /></a></span></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/310x207/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/6177.contentimage_5F00_109254.png"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/6177.contentimage_109254.png-310x207.png?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=p%2FeW7K6oXFWbWD%2B9%2B0NJ3sycZGxnbL5oUqIfCZPp6j0%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=zRjrGjgcoUs1lMxQ6G+51w==" style="max-height: 207px;max-width: 310px;" /></a></span></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;" colspan="1"><span><span id="addProduct-SDCyCfOb-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2723115&amp;nsku=11AC0569,&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2723115&amp;nsku=11AC0569,&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-SDCyCfOb-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;" colspan="1"><span><span id="addProduct-5gKYBaPh-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2801527&amp;nsku=45Y0158,82Y0612,80R7462,56T2208,74M0795,95W1701&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2801527&amp;nsku=45Y0158,82Y0612,80R7462,56T2208,74M0795,95W1701&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-5gKYBaPh-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;" colspan="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Value:</span><span style="color:#1f497d;"> approx. $2000</span></strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Value:</span><span style="color:#1f497d;"> approx. $325</span></strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>A Gift from Ben Heck:</strong></span>&nbsp; <strong><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/benheck/ben-heck-exclusive/w/documents/3048/episode-311-oscilloscope-throwdown">Episode 311: Oscilloscope Throwdown</a> </strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">The Rohde &amp; Schwartz RTB2004 features </span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">four channels, </span>universal knobs, <span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">a touch screen, fast boot up, </span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">rtos - a real-time operating system that&#39;s open source, </span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">lots of memory to allow you to capture a &quot;wider&quot; event such as an entire frame of a video signal, <span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">triggers on video where it finds, not just a low pulse because the video is an analog signal, but it looks for the specific stair-stepping that indicates that it&rsquo;s the edge of an NTSC line and it can sync to it.</span></span></p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>Gift a Home Lab Kit to a Member for Any Project Submitted in:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a></li> <li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/wearabletech/">Wearable Tech</a></li> <li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/backtoanalog/">Back to Analog</a></li> <li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/questionofscale/">A Question of Scale</a></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>Your Gift to Give Includes:</strong> <span><span id="addProduct-2p0tIrv1-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2801527&amp;nsku=45Y0158&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2801527&amp;nsku=45Y0158&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heat Shrink Tubing</a></span><span id="addProduct-2p0tIrv1-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Heat Shrink Tubing</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-4imYghzg-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2563981&amp;nsku=82Y0612&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2563981&amp;nsku=82Y0612&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bench Power Supply</a></span><span id="addProduct-4imYghzg-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Bench Power Supply</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-Y8QcZYvW-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=&amp;nsku=80R7462&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=&amp;nsku=80R7462&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bench Digital Multimeter</a></span><span id="addProduct-Y8QcZYvW-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Bench Digital Multimeter</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-LMwJ1Vuc-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2778680&amp;nsku=56T2208&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2778680&amp;nsku=56T2208&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soldering Station</a></span><span id="addProduct-LMwJ1Vuc-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Soldering Station</span></span>,&nbsp; <span><span id="addProduct-MPaQ5alg-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1367049&amp;nsku=74M0795&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1367049&amp;nsku=74M0795&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clamp Tool with Magnifier</a></span><span id="addProduct-MPaQ5alg-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Clamp Tool with Magnifier</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-P1pID4VV-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=&amp;nsku=95W1701&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=&amp;nsku=95W1701&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Storage Cabinet</a></span><span id="addProduct-P1pID4VV-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Storage Cabinet</span></span></p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">3 First Place Winners</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Your Gift to Keep: A Maker Tool Kit Bundle and a $100 Shopping Cart!<br /></strong></th> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Your Gift to Give: A $100 Shopping Cart!</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/310x207/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/2476.contentimage_5F00_109255.png"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/2476.contentimage_109255.png-310x207.png?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=0AzJOLA7UojVBLpMEMqaZlQmd5ifLTi%2Bz5SuI0IyrHs%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=F3/CnFZcotnaEyPM80Gkbg==" style="max-height: 207px;max-width: 310px;" /></a></span></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/282x212/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/1881.contentimage_5F00_109256.jpg"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/1881.contentimage_109256.jpg-282x211.jpg?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=2YtiGsUuPOvKDGoEKbdNaSq4d3kGyF8unA4FvvjS%2Bx8%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=ZeQunbnyPGKliUkISIIHSw==" style="max-height: 211px;max-width: 282px;" /></a></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;"><span><span id="addProduct-t92rMKoT-linked" class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2887386,1328715,3125464,1306385,3126936,1296774,2527482,3125646,2770339,1503191,2395961,2946918,1581176,1127977&amp;nsku=52AC3273,34M5809,19J6454,06X8640,53Y1797,96Y0391,20M4953,70C2906,24AC5054,14N9065,99W1759,71Y5422,56Y1289,33AC0177,58K5002&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2887386,1328715,3125464,1306385,3126936,1296774,2527482,3125646,2770339,1503191,2395961,2946918,1581176,1127977&amp;nsku=52AC3273,34M5809,19J6454,06X8640,53Y1797,96Y0391,20M4953,70C2906,24AC5054,14N9065,99W1759,71Y5422,56Y1289,33AC0177,58K5002&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span id="addProduct-t92rMKoT-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Buy Now</span></span></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/3148/how-to-redeem-your-shopping-cart-for-project14">How to Redeem Your Shopping Cart for Project14</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><span style="color:black;"><strong>Maker Tool Kit Bundle (~$225) + $100 Shopping Cart</strong></span></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong><span style="color:#303030;">Your Gift to Give:</span> $100 Shopping Cart to any of our stores!</strong></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>3 First Place Winners Receive a $100 Shopping Cart and a Maker Kit Bundle!</strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>Your Maker Tool Kit Gift to Keep: </strong><span><span id="addProduct-IOEITltj-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2887386&amp;nsku=52AC3273&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2887386&amp;nsku=52AC3273&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Handheld Digital Multimeter</a></span><span id="addProduct-IOEITltj-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Handheld Digital Multimeter</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-8HmOcKOn-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1328715&amp;nsku=34M5809&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1328715&amp;nsku=34M5809&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mini Side Cutter</a></span><span id="addProduct-8HmOcKOn-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Mini Side Cutter</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-wh4I0Qpd-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3125464&amp;nsku=19J6454&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3125464&amp;nsku=19J6454&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wire Stripper</a></span><span id="addProduct-wh4I0Qpd-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Wire Stripper</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-PlzR6toN-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1306385&amp;nsku=06X8640&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1306385&amp;nsku=06X8640&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tweezers</a></span><span id="addProduct-PlzR6toN-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Tweezers</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-V7GIOr6H-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3126936&amp;nsku=53Y1797&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3126936&amp;nsku=53Y1797&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Screwdriver Set</a></span><span id="addProduct-V7GIOr6H-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Screwdriver Set</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-3msZRCbo-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1296774&amp;nsku=96Y0391&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1296774&amp;nsku=96Y0391&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soldering Iron</a></span><span id="addProduct-3msZRCbo-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Soldering Iron</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-SSkRkmkl-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2527482&amp;nsku=20M4953&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2527482&amp;nsku=20M4953&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solder Wire</a></span><span id="addProduct-SSkRkmkl-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Solder Wire</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-nHUY636q-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3125646&amp;nsku=70C2906&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3125646&amp;nsku=70C2906&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solder Sucker</a></span><span id="addProduct-nHUY636q-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Solder Sucker</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-wUOzgbKB-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2770339&amp;nsku=24AC5054&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2770339&amp;nsku=24AC5054&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hard Jumper Wire</a></span><span id="addProduct-wUOzgbKB-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Hard Jumper Wire</span></span>,&nbsp; <span><span id="addProduct-3qDVyzO8-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1503191&amp;nsku=14N9065&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1503191&amp;nsku=14N9065&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wrist Guard Static protection</a></span><span id="addProduct-3qDVyzO8-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Wrist Guard Static protection</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-WQO056D6-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2395961&amp;nsku=99W1759&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2395961&amp;nsku=99W1759&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Breadboard</a></span><span id="addProduct-WQO056D6-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Breadboard</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-28NAwh37-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2946918&amp;nsku=71Y5422&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2946918&amp;nsku=71Y5422&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carrying Case</a></span><span id="addProduct-28NAwh37-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Carrying Case</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-W1thUd1j-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2846479&amp;nsku=56Y1289&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2846479&amp;nsku=56Y1289&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Handheld Power Supply</a></span><span id="addProduct-W1thUd1j-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Handheld Power Supply</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-K9yz3JkF-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1581176&amp;nsku=33AC0177&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1581176&amp;nsku=33AC0177&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Green, Red LED</a></span><span id="addProduct-K9yz3JkF-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Green, Red LED</span></span>, <span><span id="addProduct-qPfSIUEN-linked" class="e14-init-shown" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1127977&amp;nsku=58K5002&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1127977&amp;nsku=58K5002&amp;COM=noscript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Resistors</a></span><span id="addProduct-qPfSIUEN-unlinked" class="e14-init-hidden">Resistors</span></span>.</p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#303030;">Visit the following spaces and pick the project you like best to gift a $100 shopping cart to another member:</span></p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a> - Closes 1/14/19</span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/wearabletech/">Wearable Tech</a> - closes 1/14/19</span></li> <li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/backtoanalog/">Back to Analog</a> - closes 12/14/18</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;text-align:right;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Your Chance to Win</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Come Up With a Clever Name<br /></strong></th> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Stick to the Theme<br /></strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;" colspan="1"> <ul> <li>A clever name can make your project memorable.</li> <li>The right name can distinguish your project from others and help create buzz around your project.</li> <li>This project is your baby! Part of the fun of bringing something new into the world is coming up with a name.</li> </ul> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"> <ul> <li>If you have an idea for a project that doesn&#39;t fit the current theme then submit your idea in the comments section of the <span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;font-style:inherit;"><strong><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" style="background-position:0px 50%;border-bottom-style:none;color:#007fac;font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/20670/project14-you-decide-the-next-monthly-project-competition">monthly poll</a></strong></span>.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Be Original<br /></strong></th> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Submit Video Proof<br /></strong></th> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;" colspan="1"> <ul> <li>Providing the steps you took to complete your project (text, video, or images) and providing video proof should be sufficient in most cases.</li> <li>If your project introduces something new or something that is not commercially available or affordable then that counts!</li> </ul> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"> <ul> <li>If it doesn&#39;t work that&#39;s fine, this program is more about the journey than the end product.</li> <li>A short video is all that is required but you can shoot as much video as you like.</li> <li><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;font-style:inherit;"><strong>You are encouraged to be creative and have as much fun as possible!</strong></span></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;"><a name="projectexamples"></a>Your Project Examples</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" colspan="2" valign="middle"><strong>The Holiday Special: Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs<br /></strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/theholidayspecial/b/blog/posts/desktop-christmas-tree">Desktop Christmas Tree</a> </strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/coolleddisplay/b/blog/posts/cotton-led-star-with-digispark-module">Cotton LED star with Digispark module</a> </strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="9f6b08fd_a347_4c7f_824a_a2e89017c19e"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovdxewSbOA4">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="a0f33627_cc75_40e5_8196_1b182c2696fd"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP5ZQdE--Ik">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" colspan="2" valign="middle"><strong>Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/theholidayspecial/b/blog/posts/infinity-living-christmas-wreath">Infinity Living Christmas Wreath</a> </strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/backtoanalog/b/blog/posts/led-fade-in-out-effect">LED fade in/out effect</a> </strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="7b0cd921_f2b7_45c0_b5b7_7a0b478aa72f"><span><a href="https://players.brightcove.net/1362235890001/NkxiVJdjx_default/index.html?videoId=5685443195001">players.brightcove.net/.../index.html</a></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="aeb9ce94_14a1_45a7_9ae5_b0519bcc62ba"><span><a href="https://players.brightcove.net/1362235890001/NkxiVJdjx_default/index.html?videoId=5974204864001">players.brightcove.net/.../index.html</a></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" colspan="2" valign="middle"><strong>Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/coolleddisplay/b/blog/posts/cubik-lamp">Cubik Lamp</a> </strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/coolleddisplay/b/blog/posts/diy-led-ferris-wheel">DIY LED Ferris Wheel</a> </strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="10b16eb1_ab20_4128_b19a_75e8cbe23c4c"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqeg6_lnXlM">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="6d1c8224_d43d_42fe_8641_18d9e0f17754"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7mGACjo6Xk">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" colspan="2" valign="middle"><strong>Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/theholidayspecial/b/blog/posts/flip-connected-x-mas-ornament-part-iii---complete">FLiP Connected X-Mas Ornament part III - complete</a> </strong></td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;width:50%;" colspan="1"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/coolleddisplay/b/blog/posts/mini-led-christmas-tree">Mini LED Christmas Tree</a> </strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="1b117778_8b12_4c47_aea3_cdf62f124196"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Zzz17Fzk0">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px 12px;width:50%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span id="66d0adf1_d1fa_4687_a909_7d3405962d18"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeEOZBSliCQ">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"></table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;text-align:right;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Your Project, Your Ideas!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;" border="0px"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>About Project14<br /></strong></th> <th style="background-color:#9ea900;border:0px solid #ffffff;color:#ffffff;padding:6px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Directions<br /></strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;" colspan="1"> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><em>Every month you&#39;ll have a new poll where you&#39;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.</em></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="color:#303030;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>What are Monthly Themes?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Every month (around the 14th of each month) a new theme will be posted on <span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong><a class="jive-link-community-small" style="color:#007fac;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;" href="/challengesprojects/project14/">Project14</a></strong></span>.</li> <li>Submit your ideas (proposals) for your projects to get feedback from the rest of the community.</li> <li>Submit a project entry in the Theme space once you start working on it.</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong>What are Monthly Theme Polls?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Every month (around the 14th of each month) there is a <span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" style="color:#007fac;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/20670/project14-you-decide-the-next-monthly-project-competition">project theme poll</a></strong></span>.</li> <li>Vote on which project competition you want to see for the <span style="font-family:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><em>following upcoming</em></span> theme. <ul style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"> <li style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;list-style-type:inherit;margin-bottom:0.5ex;margin-top:0.5ex;">The themes voted on during the <span style="font-family:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><em>previous poll</em></span> decided the <span style="font-family:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><em>upcoming theme</em></span>.</li> <li>If you submit an idea for a theme that is not used then it can still be used in a future poll.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Themes comments and ideas from the comments section of the <span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" style="color:#007fac;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/20670/project14-you-decide-the-next-monthly-project-competition">project theme poll</a></strong></span>.</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color:#333333;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color:#333333;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p> </td> <td style="border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;padding-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>Step 1:</strong></span> <span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"></span><a class="" style="color:#007fac;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;" href="https://www.element14.com/community/login.jspa"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>Log in</strong></span></a><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"> </span>or<span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"> </span><a class="" style="color:#007fac;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;" href="https://www.element14.com/community/create-account.jspa"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>register</strong></span></a><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"> </span>on element14, it&#39;s easy and free.</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>Step 2:</strong></span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>Post in the comments section below to begin a discussion on your idea.</strong></span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"> </span>Videos, pictures and text are all welcomed forms of submission.</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>Step 3:</strong></span> <span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"></span><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;"><strong>Submit a blog post of your progress on your project by the end of the month.</strong></span>&nbsp; You are free to submit as many blog entries as you like until the beginning of the next theme.</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong>Be sure to include video proof of your project!</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>Visit: <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a> <br /></strong></p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>and click on</strong> <span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>Submit an Entry</strong></span> <strong>or tag your project blog with</strong> <span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>merryboxesledCH</strong></span>.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;"><strong>You have until January 15th, 12:00 AM CDT to submit your completed project!</strong></span></p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="color:#333333;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;margin:0;"><span style="color:#303030;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;"><strong>A jury consisting of your peers will judge project submissions!</strong></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#e23d39;">Build a Festive Project that brings Mirth and Merry to the Community!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">You can use Music, LED Displays, Nixie Pixels, Strobe Lights, a Fog Machine, or Anything Else that Puts You into a Celebratory Mood!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#e23d39;">The Project that brings the Most Joy to the Heart Wins an Oscilloscope!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#303030;">In the Comments Below: </span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Inspire Us with Your Holiday Project Ideas!</span></h2> <div class="migration-injected-attachments"> <div style="font-weight:bold;margin:15px 0 5px 0;">Attachments:</div> <div></div> <table style="border:0;"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="160"><span id="attid_https://www.element14.com/community/api/core/v3/attachments/271821" class="_se_attachment"><a href="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/Holiday_5F00_Special_5F00_TermsandConditions.pdf">community.element14.com/.../Holiday_5F00_Special_5F00_TermsandConditions.pdf</a></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:80%;">Holiday_Special_TermsandConditions.pdf</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: clamp tool with magnifier, bench digital multimeter, red led, solder sucker, solder wire, side cutter, merryboxesledsch, bench power supply, handheld digital multimeter, christmas projects, soldering station, hard jumper wire, christmas light, handheld power supply, heat shrink tubing, resistors, storage cabinet, holiday projects, carrying case, holiday special, oscilloscope, breadboard, christmas holiday season, leds, green led, bread board, christmas, soldering iron, wire stripper, screw driver set, music, rohde&schwarz, wrist guard static protection, tweezers</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/project14/merryboxesleds/w/documentsFri, 01 Oct 2021 18:10:54 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:0ec9ceb5-c693-4a57-99e6-3d12de731376migration.userCurrent Revision posted to Documents by migration.user on 10/1/2021 6:10:54 PM<br /> <div style="clear:both;"></div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/project14/merryboxesleds/w/documents/3985/project14-holiday-special-spread-mirth-and-merry-through-music-and-led-displays/revision/1Fri, 08 Feb 2019 20:58:58 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:7d8742bb-5344-41d0-b1b8-b45ef884b454tariq.ahmadRevision 1 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 2/8/2019 8:58:58 PM<br /> <div style="border:1px solid #9EA900;margin:0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color:#f4f4f2;padding:0px;margin:0px;width:100%;"><tbody><tr><td rowspan="3" style="padding:6px 15px 6px 12px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/project14/"><img alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2017/project14_logodoc.png" style="vertical-align:top;" /></a></td><td rowspan="3" style="padding:6px 12px 8px 0px;"><p style="margin:0;font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;padding-bottom:4px;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a></p><p style="margin:0;padding-bottom:6px;line-height:17px;"><strong>Enter Your Project </strong>for a chance to win a Maker Tool Kit, an Oscilloscope Grand Prize for the project that brings the Most Joy to the Heart, and Gift to Gives!</p><p style="margin:0;"><a href="/challengesprojects/project14/">Back to The Project14 homepage <img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="/e14/assets/legacy/gen/LinkArrow.gif" /></a></p></td><td style="padding:10px 12px;vertical-align:middle;background-color:#9ea900;" width="24%"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/"><span style="font-size:12px;color:#ffffff;"><strong>Project14 Home</strong></span></a></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px 12px;vertical-align:middle;background-color:#767e00;"><span style="color:#dceb93;text-decoration:none;font-size:12px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/3370/project14-project-competition-events-trophies-timetable-projected-and-historical-timelines"><span style="color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;font-size:12px;"><strong>Monthly Themes</strong></span></a></span></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:10px 12px;vertical-align:middle;background-color:#596000;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/20670/project14-you-decide-the-next-monthly-project-competition"><span style="color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;font-size:12px;"><strong>Monthly Theme Poll</strong></span></a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><table border="1" class="jiveBorder mce-item-table" style="border:1px solid #ffffff;width:30%;float:right;"><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #ffffff;width:30%;padding:6px;"><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">The Grand Prize</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/183x131/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/8233.contentimage_5F00_109244.jpg"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/8233.contentimage_109244.jpg-183x131.jpg?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=MyHEgMtZd9cJri7oDXIfCwnFotLYeXOChA9msuOBMjo%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=JePtfSrJFkz7cw8Xp4d+rQ==" style="max-height: 131px;max-width: 183px;" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>Gift to Keep:</strong></span> Ben Heck&#39;s Oscilloscope</td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/183x122/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/3365.contentimage_5F00_109245.png"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/3365.contentimage_109245.png-183x122.png?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=wNtQeosB8dsj2lvqr84SsD5Vc7JpR8%2FVxRIoCc66t%2Bo%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=r2G8iOs47QdAUMv56pr1Kg==" style="max-height: 122px;max-width: 183px;" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>Gift to Give:</strong></span> A Home Lab Tool Bundle</td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">3 First Place Winners</span></h2></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/191x127/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/1222.contentimage_5F00_109246.png"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/1222.contentimage_109246.png-191x127.png?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=ktYesm1NgnUeHd5nc7jWzWbZvHqX9iCPzYXtW9ahrw4%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=PhaTdXkBxwIPG8Cs2JKKUg==" style="max-height: 127px;max-width: 191px;" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>Gift to Keep:</strong></span> A Maker Tool Bundle + $100 Shopping Cart</td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/195x146/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/3441.contentimage_5F00_109247.jpg"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/3441.contentimage_109247.jpg-195x146.jpg?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=EOfTsFAhxHBHwCYb5JEo6wn1p4%2BfFHhLAZnZHEvHZKw%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=PnJ7jGWXtoQm1vNjLAq5AQ==" style="max-height: 146px;max-width: 195px;" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>Gift to Give:</strong></span> A $100 Shopping Cart</td></tr></tbody></table><h2><span style="color:#e23d39;">Build a Festive Project that brings Mirth and Merry to the Community!</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">You can use Music, LED Displays, Nixie Pixels, Strobe Lights, a Fog Machine, or Anything Else that Puts You into a Celebratory Mood! </span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#e23d39;">The Project that brings the Most Joy to the Heart Wins an Oscilloscope!</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#303030;">In the Comments Below:&nbsp; </span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Inspire Us with Your Holiday Project Ideas!</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">This holiday season,&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/">Project14</a> will be holding our second annual holiday special project competition.&nbsp; We asked you what you wanted this to be in <a class="jive-link-poll-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/polls/20191/project14-holiday-special-poll-what-projects-are-you-interested-in-doing">Project14 | Holiday Special Poll: What Projects are You Interested in Doing?</a> and it was a two way tie between Merry Boxes &amp; LED Displays and Holiday for a Cause.&nbsp; You&#39;re free to pursue any of the ideas discussed and enter your project into the contest.&nbsp; The official theme is <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a> .&nbsp; We&#39;re asking the community members to spread mirth and merry through electronics projects that <strong>bring joy to the heart through music or really cool LED displays</strong>!</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">In addition to an Oscilloscope grand prize for the project that brings the most joy to the heart, an Oscilloscope targeted toward educational (Ben loved carrying it from the shop to work from home), you will receive a Home Lab Tool Kit as a Gift to Give for another member&#39;s project..&nbsp; Three first place winners will receive a maker tool kit bundle along with a $100 shopping cart as well as a $100 shopping cart to give to another member for their projects.&nbsp; All Gift to Gives can be given to any member that submitted a project in any <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/">Project14</a> contest happening around the holiday special including: <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a>, <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/wearabletech/">Wearable Tech</a>, or <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/backtoanalog/">Back to Analog</a>.&nbsp; Don&#39;t worry, we&#39;ll give you an opportunity to Meet the Projects to help you pick a member should you win.&nbsp; Also,&nbsp; check out our <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/members-area/w/documents/3967/deck-your-bench-with-an-engineer-and-maker-s-wish-list">Deck Your Bench with an Engineer and Maker&#39;s Wish List</a> to check out some more cool stuff that would great on your bench!</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">On <strong>Valentine&#39;s Day</strong>, we&#39;ll <strong>show the world how much heart the community has</strong> with a Gifts to Give Winners Announcement!&nbsp; We know that not all of you celebrate Christmas,&nbsp; so we want to make sure everyone is included with the holiday special. If there is a holiday project other than a Christmas Project that you want to celebrate feel free to enter that into the holiday contest. For instance, it could be a Hanukkah project, a Winter Solstice project, a Kwanzaa project,&nbsp; or a Festivus for the rest of us project:</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span id="e271e4a1_5b25_4344_9569_818ba5d3397b"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l8Eag9CAFk">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;"><strong>Key Dates:</strong></span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border:1px solid #848589;"><thead><tr><th style="border:1px solid #848589;background-color:#199b9e;padding:6px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;color:#ffffff;">Event</span></th><th style="border:1px solid #848589;border-right:1px solid #ffffff;border-left:1px solid #ffffff;background-color:#199b9e;padding:6px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;color:#ffffff;">Date</span></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;background-color:#e9f6fc;"><strong>Competition Opens:</strong></td><td style="border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>3rd December 2018</strong></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;background-color:#e9f6fc;"><strong>Competition Closes:</strong></td><td style="border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>14th January 2019</strong></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;background-color:#e9f6fc;"><strong>Winners Announcement:</strong></td><td style="border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;"><strong>5th February 2019</strong></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;background-color:#e9f6fc;"><strong>Gifts to Give Announced:</strong></td><td style="border:1px solid #848589;padding:6px;background-color:#ffffff;"><strong>14th February 2019</strong></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Inspiration for the Holidays:</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>The holidays are a time to spend around family and friends you make your family:</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span id="02ea6720_3bf4_46b9_b3bc_485a0e48725b"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jHmqhoBAu8">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>For adding light to darkness and bringing joy to those around you</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span id="9832bf95_7c34_46eb_83a3_01e300cc921e"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXaw70X7wb4">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong><strong>Reconnect with those long forgotten or you&#39;ve lost touch with:</strong></strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span id="a77d005f_fb48_4a9a_8c46_5aac44f9f219"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmZBC92pgrE">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>Nothing brings people together like music so make this holiday season rock:</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span id="5b49fb29_4581_45ad_a9ea_73181edcdcab"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3usVx8XMGQQ">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">The Grand Prize</span></h2><table border="0px" class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;"><tbody><tr><th colspan="2" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#9ea900;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Grand Prize: An Oscilloscope from Ben Heck!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /></strong></th><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><strong><span style="color:#303030;"><strong>Your Gift to Keep:&nbsp; Rohde &amp; Schwartz RTB2004 Oscilloscope</strong></span><br /></strong></td><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><strong><strong>Your Gift to Give:</strong> <span style="color:#3334ca;">A Home Lab Tool Kit</span><br /></strong></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;"></td></tr><tr><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/278x200/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/7673.contentimage_5F00_109253.jpg"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/7673.contentimage_109253.jpg-278x200.jpg?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=uuj0TwoEDdFWXZLuUnqxZt61HUjDn4ft%2BiKD5TvFTxQ%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=uwwFar8uYe/PxTQyCVmSMw==" style="max-height: 200px;max-width: 278px;" /></a></span></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/310x207/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/6177.contentimage_5F00_109254.png"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/6177.contentimage_109254.png-310x207.png?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=p%2FeW7K6oXFWbWD%2B9%2B0NJ3sycZGxnbL5oUqIfCZPp6j0%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=zRjrGjgcoUs1lMxQ6G+51w==" style="max-height: 207px;max-width: 310px;" /></a></span></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span><span class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" id="addProduct-SDCyCfOb-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2723115&amp;nsku=11AC0569,&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2723115&amp;nsku=11AC0569,&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-SDCyCfOb-unlinked">Buy Now</span></span></td><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><span><span class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" id="addProduct-5gKYBaPh-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2801527&amp;nsku=45Y0158,82Y0612,80R7462,56T2208,74M0795,95W1701&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2801527&amp;nsku=45Y0158,82Y0612,80R7462,56T2208,74M0795,95W1701&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-5gKYBaPh-unlinked">Buy Now</span></span></td><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Value:</span><span style="color:#1f497d;"> approx. $2000</span></strong></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Value:</span><span style="color:#1f497d;"> approx. $325</span></strong></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"></td></tr><tr><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>A Gift from Ben Heck:</strong></span>&nbsp; <strong><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/benheck/ben-heck-exclusive/w/documents/3048/episode-311-oscilloscope-throwdown">Episode 311: Oscilloscope Throwdown</a> </strong></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">The Rohde &amp; Schwartz RTB2004 features </span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">four channels, </span>universal knobs, <span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">a touch screen, fast boot up, </span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">rtos - a real-time operating system that&#39;s open source, </span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">lots of memory to allow you to capture a &quot;wider&quot; event such as an entire frame of a video signal, <span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">triggers on video where it finds, not just a low pulse because the video is an analog signal, but it looks for the specific stair-stepping that indicates that it’s the edge of an NTSC line and it can sync to it.</span></span></p></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><p style="margin:0;"><strong>Gift a Home Lab Kit to a Member for Any Project Submitted in:</strong></p><ul><li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a></li><li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/wearabletech/">Wearable Tech</a></li><li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/backtoanalog/">Back to Analog</a></li><li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/questionofscale/">A Question of Scale</a></li></ul><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><strong>Your Gift to Give Includes:</strong> <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-2p0tIrv1-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2801527&amp;nsku=45Y0158&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2801527&amp;nsku=45Y0158&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Heat Shrink Tubing</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-2p0tIrv1-unlinked">Heat Shrink Tubing</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-4imYghzg-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2563981&amp;nsku=82Y0612&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2563981&amp;nsku=82Y0612&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Bench Power Supply</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-4imYghzg-unlinked">Bench Power Supply</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-Y8QcZYvW-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=&amp;nsku=80R7462&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=&amp;nsku=80R7462&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Bench Digital Multimeter</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-Y8QcZYvW-unlinked">Bench Digital Multimeter</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-LMwJ1Vuc-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2778680&amp;nsku=56T2208&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2778680&amp;nsku=56T2208&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Soldering Station</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-LMwJ1Vuc-unlinked">Soldering Station</span></span>,&nbsp; <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-MPaQ5alg-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1367049&amp;nsku=74M0795&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1367049&amp;nsku=74M0795&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Clamp Tool with Magnifier</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-MPaQ5alg-unlinked">Clamp Tool with Magnifier</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-P1pID4VV-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=&amp;nsku=95W1701&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=&amp;nsku=95W1701&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Storage Cabinet</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-P1pID4VV-unlinked">Storage Cabinet</span></span></p></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"></td></tr></tbody></table><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">3 First Place Winners</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><table border="0px" class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;"><thead><tr><th style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#9ea900;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Your Gift to Keep: A Maker Tool Kit Bundle and a $100 Shopping Cart!<br /></strong></th><th style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#9ea900;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Your Gift to Give: A $100 Shopping Cart!</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/310x207/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/2476.contentimage_5F00_109255.png"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/2476.contentimage_109255.png-310x207.png?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=0AzJOLA7UojVBLpMEMqaZlQmd5ifLTi%2Bz5SuI0IyrHs%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=F3/CnFZcotnaEyPM80Gkbg==" style="max-height: 207px;max-width: 310px;" /></a></span></td><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/282x212/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/1881.contentimage_5F00_109256.jpg"><img loading="lazy" alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/04/15/1881.contentimage_109256.jpg-282x211.jpg?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=2YtiGsUuPOvKDGoEKbdNaSq4d3kGyF8unA4FvvjS%2Bx8%3D&amp;se=2026-04-12T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=ZeQunbnyPGKliUkISIIHSw==" style="max-height: 211px;max-width: 282px;" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><span><span class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" id="addProduct-t92rMKoT-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2887386,1328715,3125464,1306385,3126936,1296774,2527482,3125646,2770339,1503191,2395961,2946918,1581176,1127977&amp;nsku=52AC3273,34M5809,19J6454,06X8640,53Y1797,96Y0391,20M4953,70C2906,24AC5054,14N9065,99W1759,71Y5422,56Y1289,33AC0177,58K5002&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2887386,1328715,3125464,1306385,3126936,1296774,2527482,3125646,2770339,1503191,2395961,2946918,1581176,1127977&amp;nsku=52AC3273,34M5809,19J6454,06X8640,53Y1797,96Y0391,20M4953,70C2906,24AC5054,14N9065,99W1759,71Y5422,56Y1289,33AC0177,58K5002&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-t92rMKoT-unlinked">Buy Now</span></span></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/3148/how-to-redeem-your-shopping-cart-for-project14">How to Redeem Your Shopping Cart for Project14</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><span style="color:black;"><strong>Maker Tool Kit Bundle (~$225) + $100 Shopping Cart</strong></span></td><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong><span style="color:#303030;">Your Gift to Give:</span> $100 Shopping Cart to any of our stores!</strong></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><p style="margin:0;"><strong>3 First Place Winners Receive a $100 Shopping Cart and a Maker Kit Bundle!</strong></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><strong>Your Maker Tool Kit Gift to Keep: </strong><span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-IOEITltj-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2887386&amp;nsku=52AC3273&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2887386&amp;nsku=52AC3273&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Handheld Digital Multimeter</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-IOEITltj-unlinked">Handheld Digital Multimeter</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-8HmOcKOn-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1328715&amp;nsku=34M5809&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1328715&amp;nsku=34M5809&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Mini Side Cutter</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-8HmOcKOn-unlinked">Mini Side Cutter</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-wh4I0Qpd-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3125464&amp;nsku=19J6454&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3125464&amp;nsku=19J6454&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Wire Stripper</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-wh4I0Qpd-unlinked">Wire Stripper</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-PlzR6toN-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1306385&amp;nsku=06X8640&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1306385&amp;nsku=06X8640&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Tweezers</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-PlzR6toN-unlinked">Tweezers</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-V7GIOr6H-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3126936&amp;nsku=53Y1797&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3126936&amp;nsku=53Y1797&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Screwdriver Set</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-V7GIOr6H-unlinked">Screwdriver Set</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-3msZRCbo-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1296774&amp;nsku=96Y0391&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1296774&amp;nsku=96Y0391&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Soldering Iron</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-3msZRCbo-unlinked">Soldering Iron</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-SSkRkmkl-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2527482&amp;nsku=20M4953&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2527482&amp;nsku=20M4953&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Solder Wire</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-SSkRkmkl-unlinked">Solder Wire</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-nHUY636q-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3125646&amp;nsku=70C2906&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=3125646&amp;nsku=70C2906&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Solder Sucker</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-nHUY636q-unlinked">Solder Sucker</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-wUOzgbKB-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2770339&amp;nsku=24AC5054&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2770339&amp;nsku=24AC5054&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Hard Jumper Wire</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-wUOzgbKB-unlinked">Hard Jumper Wire</span></span>,&nbsp; <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-3qDVyzO8-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1503191&amp;nsku=14N9065&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1503191&amp;nsku=14N9065&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Wrist Guard Static protection</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-3qDVyzO8-unlinked">Wrist Guard Static protection</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-WQO056D6-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2395961&amp;nsku=99W1759&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2395961&amp;nsku=99W1759&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Breadboard</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-WQO056D6-unlinked">Breadboard</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-28NAwh37-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2946918&amp;nsku=71Y5422&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2946918&amp;nsku=71Y5422&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Carrying Case</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-28NAwh37-unlinked">Carrying Case</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-W1thUd1j-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2846479&amp;nsku=56Y1289&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=2846479&amp;nsku=56Y1289&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Handheld Power Supply</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-W1thUd1j-unlinked">Handheld Power Supply</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-K9yz3JkF-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1581176&amp;nsku=33AC0177&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1581176&amp;nsku=33AC0177&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Green, Red LED</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-K9yz3JkF-unlinked">Green, Red LED</span></span>, <span><span class="e14-init-shown" id="addProduct-qPfSIUEN-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1127977&amp;nsku=58K5002&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1127977&amp;nsku=58K5002&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Resistors</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-qPfSIUEN-unlinked">Resistors</span></span>.</p></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><p style="margin:0;"><span style="color:#303030;">Visit the following spaces and pick the project you like best to gift a $100 shopping cart to another member:</span></p><ul><li><ul><li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a> - Closes 1/14/19</span></li><li><span style="color:#303030;"><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/wearabletech/">Wearable Tech</a> - closes 1/14/19</span></li><li><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/backtoanalog/">Back to Analog</a> - closes 12/14/18</li></ul></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;text-align:right;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Your Chance to Win</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><table border="0px" class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;"><thead><tr><th style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#9ea900;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Come Up With a Clever Name<br /></strong></th><th style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#9ea900;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Stick to the Theme<br /></strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><ul><li>A clever name can make your project memorable.</li><li>The right name can distinguish your project from others and help create buzz around your project.</li><li>This project is your baby! Part of the fun of bringing something new into the world is coming up with a name.</li></ul></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><ul><li>If you have an idea for a project that doesn&#39;t fit the current theme then submit your idea in the comments section of the <span style="font-style:inherit;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;"><strong><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/20670/project14-you-decide-the-next-monthly-project-competition" style="border-bottom-style:none;font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;color:#007fac;background-position:0px 50%;">monthly poll</a></strong></span>.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><th style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#9ea900;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Be Original<br /></strong></th><th style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#9ea900;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Submit Video Proof<br /></strong></th></tr><tr><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><ul><li>Providing the steps you took to complete your project (text, video, or images) and providing video proof should be sufficient in most cases.</li><li>If your project introduces something new or something that is not commercially available or affordable then that counts!</li></ul></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><ul><li>If it doesn&#39;t work that&#39;s fine, this program is more about the journey than the end product.</li><li>A short video is all that is required but you can shoot as much video as you like.</li><li><span style="font-style:inherit;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;"><strong>You are encouraged to be creative and have as much fun as possible!</strong></span></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;"><a name="projectexamples"></a>Your Project Examples</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><table border="0px" class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;"><thead><tr><th colspan="2" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#9ea900;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>The Holiday Special: Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs<br /></strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/theholidayspecial/b/blog/posts/desktop-christmas-tree">Desktop Christmas Tree</a> </strong></td><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/coolleddisplay/b/blog/posts/cotton-led-star-with-digispark-module">Cotton LED star with Digispark module</a> </strong></td></tr><tr><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px 12px;"><p style="margin:0;"><span id="9f6b08fd_a347_4c7f_824a_a2e89017c19e"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovdxewSbOA4">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px 12px;"><p style="margin:0;"><span id="a0f33627_cc75_40e5_8196_1b182c2696fd"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP5ZQdE--Ik">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><table border="0px" class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;"><thead><tr><th colspan="2" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#9ea900;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/theholidayspecial/b/blog/posts/infinity-living-christmas-wreath">Infinity Living Christmas Wreath</a> </strong></td><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/backtoanalog/b/blog/posts/led-fade-in-out-effect">LED fade in/out effect</a> </strong></td></tr><tr><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px 12px;"><p style="margin:0;"><span id="7b0cd921_f2b7_45c0_b5b7_7a0b478aa72f"><span><a href="https://players.brightcove.net/1362235890001/NkxiVJdjx_default/index.html?videoId=5685443195001">players.brightcove.net/.../index.html</a></span></span></p></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px 12px;"><p style="margin:0;"><span id="aeb9ce94_14a1_45a7_9ae5_b0519bcc62ba"><span><a href="https://players.brightcove.net/1362235890001/NkxiVJdjx_default/index.html?videoId=5974204864001">players.brightcove.net/.../index.html</a></span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0px" class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;"><thead><tr><th colspan="2" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#9ea900;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/coolleddisplay/b/blog/posts/cubik-lamp">Cubik Lamp</a> </strong></td><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/coolleddisplay/b/blog/posts/diy-led-ferris-wheel">DIY LED Ferris Wheel</a> </strong></td></tr><tr><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px 12px;"><p style="margin:0;"><span id="10b16eb1_ab20_4128_b19a_75e8cbe23c4c"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqeg6_lnXlM">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px 12px;"><p style="margin:0;"><span id="6d1c8224_d43d_42fe_8641_18d9e0f17754"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7mGACjo6Xk">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><table border="0px" class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;"><thead><tr><th colspan="2" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#9ea900;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/theholidayspecial/b/blog/posts/flip-connected-x-mas-ornament-part-iii---complete">FLiP Connected X-Mas Ornament part III - complete</a> </strong></td><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px;"><strong><a class="jive-link-blog-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/coolleddisplay/b/blog/posts/mini-led-christmas-tree">Mini LED Christmas Tree</a> </strong></td></tr><tr><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px 12px;"><p style="margin:0;"><span id="1b117778_8b12_4c47_aea3_cdf62f124196"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Zzz17Fzk0">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;width:50%;padding:6px 12px;"><p style="margin:0;"><span id="66d0adf1_d1fa_4687_a909_7d3405962d18"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeEOZBSliCQ">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0px" class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;"></table><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;text-align:right;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Your Project, Your Ideas!</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><table border="0px" class="jiveBorder" style="border:0px solid #ffffff;width:100%;"><thead><tr><th style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#9ea900;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>About Project14<br /></strong></th><th style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#9ea900;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Directions<br /></strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><p style="margin:0;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:inherit;font-family:inherit;"><em>Every month you&#39;ll have a new poll where you&#39;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.</em></span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span style="color:#303030;font-weight:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong>What are Monthly Themes?</strong></span></p><ul><li>Every month (around the 14th of each month) a new theme will be posted on <span style="font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;"><strong><a class="jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/" style="font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;color:#007fac;">Project14</a></strong></span>.</li><li>Submit your ideas (proposals) for your projects to get feedback from the rest of the community.</li><li>Submit a project entry in the Theme space once you start working on it.</li></ul><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span style="font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;"><strong>What are Monthly Theme Polls?</strong></span></p><ul><li>Every month (around the 14th of each month) there is a <span style="font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;"><strong><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/20670/project14-you-decide-the-next-monthly-project-competition" style="font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;color:#007fac;">project theme poll</a></strong></span>.</li><li>Vote on which project competition you want to see for the <span style="font-weight:inherit;font-family:inherit;"><em>following upcoming</em></span> theme.<ul style="font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;"><li style="margin-top:0.5ex;margin-bottom:0.5ex;font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;list-style-type:inherit;">The themes voted on during the <span style="font-weight:inherit;font-family:inherit;"><em>previous poll</em></span> decided the <span style="font-weight:inherit;font-family:inherit;"><em>upcoming theme</em></span>.</li><li>If you submit an idea for a theme that is not used then it can still be used in a future poll.</li></ul></li><li>Themes comments and ideas from the comments section of the <span style="font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;"><strong><a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/w/documents/20670/project14-you-decide-the-next-monthly-project-competition" style="font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;color:#007fac;">project theme poll</a></strong></span>.</li></ul><p style="margin:0;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#333333;"> </span><span style="color:#333333;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#333333;"> </span><span style="color:#333333;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p></td><td style="border:0pxpx solid black;border:0px solid #ffffff;padding:6px;"><p style="margin:0;padding-bottom:4px;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong>Step 1:</strong></span> <span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;"></span><a class="" href="https://www.element14.com/community/login.jspa" style="font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;color:#007fac;"><span style="font-weight:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong>Log in</strong></span></a><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;"> </span>or<span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;"> </span><a class="" href="https://www.element14.com/community/create-account.jspa" style="font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;color:#007fac;"><span style="font-weight:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong>register</strong></span></a><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;"> </span>on element14, it&#39;s easy and free.</p><p style="margin:0;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong>Step 2:</strong></span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;"> </span><span style="font-weight:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong>Post in the comments section below to begin a discussion on your idea.</strong></span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;"> </span>Videos, pictures and text are all welcomed forms of submission.</p><p style="margin:0;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong>Step 3:</strong></span> <span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;"></span><span style="font-weight:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><strong>Submit a blog post of your progress on your project by the end of the month.</strong></span>&nbsp; You are free to submit as many blog entries as you like until the beginning of the next theme.</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#333333;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span style="font-style:inherit;font-family:inherit;"><strong>Be sure to include video proof of your project!</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><strong>Visit: <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/project14/merryboxesleds/">Merry Boxes &amp; LEDs</a> <br /></strong></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><strong>and click on</strong> <span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>Submit an Entry</strong></span> <strong>or tag your project blog with</strong> <span style="color:#e23d39;"><strong>merryboxesledCH</strong></span>.</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span style="color:#e23d39;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;"><strong>You have until January 15th, 12:00 AM CDT to submit your completed project!</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#333333;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span style="color:#303030;font-family:Verdana, &#39;Verdana Ref&#39;, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;"><strong>A jury consisting of your peers will judge project submissions!</strong></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#e23d39;">Build a Festive Project that brings Mirth and Merry to the Community!</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">You can use Music, LED Displays, Nixie Pixels, Strobe Lights, a Fog Machine, or Anything Else that Puts You into a Celebratory Mood!</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#e23d39;">The Project that brings the Most Joy to the Heart Wins an Oscilloscope!</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#303030;">In the Comments Below: </span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Inspire Us with Your Holiday Project Ideas!</span></h2> <div class="migration-injected-attachments"><div style="font-weight:bold;margin:15px 0 5px 0;">Attachments:</div><div></div><table style="border:0;"><tbody><tr><td width="160"><span class="_se_attachment" id="attid_https://www.element14.com/community/api/core/v3/attachments/271821"><a href="https://community.element14.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-15/Holiday_5F00_Special_5F00_TermsandConditions.pdf">community.element14.com/.../Holiday_5F00_Special_5F00_TermsandConditions.pdf</a></span></td><td><span style="font-size:80%;">Holiday_Special_TermsandConditions.pdf</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: clamp tool 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