Show and Tell, Share a project you previously created or you are building right now
Show & Tell, share a project you previously created or you are building right now

Beep beep beep! SatelliteCalling all creators!

Build an electronics project that sends a message or signal and be in with a chance of winning a prize.

It could be a radio, a telegraph key, a miniature lighthouse, a semaphore system with flags or moving arms - it is completely up to you and the more creative/innovative it is, the better!

There are lots of prizes up for grabs with a First-Place prize, three Second-Place prizes, and three Runner-Up prizes to be awarded to the best submissions. Each winner will have their choice of one prize from a selection of three for each category.

The Prizes

FIRST PLACE (choose one of the below)

Valve Steam Deck OLED 512GB SSD + 16GB RAM

Multicomp Pro MP720024 Digital Oscilloscope, 100 MHz, 1 GSPS, 20 Mpts, 3.5 ns

Dino-Lite AM4113ZT Digital Microscope, USB, 20x to 50x, 200x Magnification, 1.3 Mega Pixel

SECOND PLACE (choose one of the below)

Multicomp Pro MP720009 Digital Oscilloscope, 20 MHz, 100 MSPS, 10 kpts, 17.5 ns

Nintendo Switch Console, (Red/Blue)

Wera 7440/41 Torque Driver Set, 3N-M, 6.35MM, 255MM

RUNNERS UP (choose one of the below)

Dremel 3000-1/25 Rotary Multi Tool Kit, Variable Speed, 130 W, 230 V, 33000 RPM

Wera Adjustable Torque Screwdriver, 0.25" Drive, 155mm Length, 0.3N-m to 1.2N-m

Multicomp Pro MP009830 Ratchet Crimp Tool Kit, 5 Dies and Tool Box, 220mm L, Carbon Steel

Don't worry if a prize is out of stock in your region or does not have the right plug for you. We can ship from global stocks, include a plug adaptor, or find a local equivalent of a prize.

How To Win

To be in the running to win the prize, submit your project here as a blog by midnight (23:59 UK time) on 13th September 2026.

Submit Your Project Here

Just one project blog covering all the aspects of your project is required. You can share a project you have in progress on the community, or one you haven’t posted about before.

There are many years of previous competition entries to get inspired by, but why not take a look at some recent projects that community members have shared to give you an idea of what kind of detail, layout, images, videos etc. are expected:

For a full guide on how to write a winning project blog, click here.

Important Dates

Competition Phases

Dates

Build Period

16th July – 13th September 2026

Projects Due

23:59 UK time 13th September 2026

Winners Announced

18th September 2026

Prizes Shipped

September 2026

The Rules

Submit your creation as a project blog using the button below. Don't forget to:

  • Share step-by-step how you built your project.
  • Explain how your creation relates to the theme of electronics projects that send a message or signal.
  • Demonstrate your complete and functional project with a video and photographs.
  • Demonstrate your originality, innovation, and the technical merit of your project.
  • Plus, high-quality images and videos are always appreciated!

Submit Your Project Here

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About Project14 Competitions

This is your opportunity to build an electronics project using just what you have lying around, what you can upcycle or purchase, and be in with a chance of winning a prize!
Project14 competitions are lots of fun, no pressure, and a chance to share with like-minded engineers and makers across the world.