https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/project14/Monthly Electronics & Design Project Competitions. Build projects around themes, submit video proof, and win free products regardless of level of expertise.en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/project14/p/make-a-connectionWed, 28 Oct 2026 11:34:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:0766d930-eee8-4cfa-8ecc-3de21ec91b11Competition Closed To Submissions - Check out the winners announcement here ! Beep beep beep! Calling 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 SECOND PLACE (choose one of the below) RUNNERS UP (choose one of the below) 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 27th September 2026 . (Updated 8th September) 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 16 th July – 27 th September 2026 Projects Due 23:59 UK time 27 th September 2026 (Updated 8th September) Winners Announced 19 th October 2026 (Updated 8th September) Prizes Shipped October 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! If you have any problems with the element14 Community or engaging with the competition, please "Report a Problem" in Feedback and Support . 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.