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  • Date Created: 11 Jan 2021 3:54 AM Date Created
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The 2020 RoadTest Awards: Best Review, Emerging Technology Review, New RoadTester, Student Roadtester, and RoadTest Heroes

year in review

Year in Review

element14 presents | Design Challenge | Project14 | Rising Contributor | RoadTest | RoadTest Review 2020 | New RoadTesters 2020 | RoadTest Hero | Webinars 2020 Review | Winners Announced | Members

 

I think I'm not alone in saying 2020 was a challenging year. I think that would also apply to element14's RoadTest program. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to forego their offices or traditional workspaces and work from home. It took us at element14 a little while to adjust, and there were a few hiccups along the way as far as shipping roadtest products out. (By the way, I'd like to thank my colleague, Dan Zima ( danzima ), for doing a fantastic job at working with the roadtesters and following up with the shippers when there was a problem.) image

 

Despite the problems, we launched about 50 roadtests in 2020 and many of them had 100% review completion rates. Way to Go! I would like to thank all the element14 members who participated in the RoadTest program, as an official roadtester or as a roadtest "hero," which I will talk about in a moment. The RoadTest program has been successful because of you.

 

Top 10 RoadTest Groups

Test Equipment

Raspberry Pi

Internet of Things

Microcontroller

FPGA

Sensors

BeagleBoard

Arduino

☆ Hobbyist Kits

☆ Hand Tools

*Cumulative applications numbers from 2016-20

Since I have been working at home, I had some extra time for examining roadtests and reviews since I began managing the program in October 2016. During that time, 213 Roadtests were launched, 12,446 applications were submitted, 6,803 comments were written, and 1,753,697 pages viewed (as of November 2020 when I gathered the data). Another piece of Roadtest trivia: the top 10 product groups that received the most applications overall across this 4-year period (213 roadtests cumulative) were: Test Equipment, Raspberry Pi, IOT, Microcontroller, FPGA, Sensors, Hobbyist Kits, Beaglebone, Hand Tools, and Arduino.

 

In this past year, I became much more mindful of how many of our members participate in the RoadTest program. Of course, there are the active members who submit applications to perform roadtests. But there are also our RoadTest Heros -- those dedicated members who help in a roadtest by way troubleshooting, correcting code, and identifying inaccuracies. Our RoadTest Heros underscore how the RoadTest program is truly a collaborative relationship, the essence of what a community is all about. I'd like to give special thanks this year to all our Roadtest Heros. (I encourage you to participate in our discussion Who Are Your RoadTest Heros of 2020?)

 

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I would also like to mention that in November (2020), we rolled out the Reliable RoadTester Badge. This badge is automatically awarded to any roadtester who has successfully completed three roadtest reviews. And I'm proud to announce that we have awarded 138 members the Reliable RoadTester badge.

 

I'd like to wrap up year-in-review summary by reminding our new and less active members that any member is eligible to be a roadtester. I realize that not every member can participate due to other commitments, both professional and family. But when you get the time, I encourage you to take a look at our enrolling roadtests (RoadTests & Reviews) and submit an application for a product that interests you. I have recently shortened the application to make it easier to apply.

 

So, without further adieu let me announce the 2020 RoadTest Program Awards:

The Best RoadTest Reviews of 2020

This award is in recognition for an outstanding roadtest review that combines a review with a tutorial, useful insights, background information, and market trends. These reviews are written by professionals who are at the top of their game. They not only understand the technology but are able to communicate expertly about the product and its associated technology.

  • Shabaz Yousaf shabaz -- Portable Multi-Channel Recorder - Review
  • Frank Milburn fmilburn -- PicoLog Data Logger + Raspberry Pi 4 (included) - Review
  • Jan Cumps Jan Cumps -- STM32H7B3I-DK -  DISCOVERY KIT - Review
  • Donald Lane three-phase -- 3 Series MDO Mixed Domain Oscilloscope - Review
  • Gough Lui Gough Lui -- Vishay Synchronous Buck Regulator EV Board - Review
  • Rod . 14rhb -- Weller Soldering Station WT Series - Review
  • Gerrit Polder gpolder -- R&S NGP814 Power Supply - Review
  • Michael Kellett michaelkellett -- PicoScope 6424E Oscilloscope + Accessories - Review
  • Steve Smythe stevesmythe -- Raspberry Pi4B (4GB) plus POE Hat - Review

 

The Best Emerging Technology Review of 2020

The RoadTest Program typically reviews products that are currently available in the marketplace or are new product introductions and are just entering the marketplace. But there are times when we roadtest products are best defined as "emerging technology." Products based on blockchain technology would fit in this latter category. In 2020, we had the opportunity to roadtest a smart card product by Infineon Technologies that supports blockchain processes. This roadtest required time, research, and a learning curve. Jan Cumps wrote a superb review that's essential learning content for this emerging technology.

  • Jan CumpsJan Cumps -- Infineon Blockchain Starter Kit - Review

The Best "New" Roadtesters of 2020

This award is in recognition for a commendable roadtest review by first-time or relatively new roadtester during a roadtest that was launched in 2020. It often takes some practice to write a roadtest review that is interesting, detailed and well-produced. Roadtests are a learning experience, so I am not looking for perfection; rather, a review that provides useful information. These roadtesters produced good reviews on their first solo flights.

  • Navadeep Ganesh U navadeepganeshu

Infineon BLDC Shield + XMC 4700 Relax Kit + Motor - Review

 

  • ABY RAJ PLAMOOTIL MATHAI abyraj

STM32H7B3I-DK -  DISCOVERY KIT - Review

 

  • Raymond Koppen rkoppen

Adafruit Feather HUZZAH Dev Bd - Review

 

  • Surbhika Rastogi surbhika

Raspberry Pi HQ Camera - Review

 

The Best Student RoadTester of 2020

This award is in recognition for a great roadtest review(s) by an undergraduate college student.

  • Moinak Ghosh moi8765

Moniak is pursuing a major in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a minor in Computer Science at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. At college, he is involved in the Kharagpur Robosoccer Students Group (KRSSG), a group which focuses on developing autonomous soccer-playing robots to participate in Robocup SSL(https://www.robocup.org). He is also part of the embedded team that works on the motor driver circuitry, communication systems, kicking mechanisms, swarm robotics modules and the control systems for the BLDC driven quad-omni wheeled team of robots. He produced three roadtest reviews as well.  Needless to say, he is a VERY busy student!

Omron Sensor Evaluation Board 2JCIE-EV - Review

HELLO FPGA Kit - Review

SAM D21 Curiosity Nano Evaluation Kit - Review

The Roadtest Heroes of 2020

I am introducing the RoadTest Hero award. I think working at home (alone) has given me more time to contemplate the inner workings and the community participation of the program. I think RoadTest Heros are a really important part of the program since they provide essential help, new ideas, and verify accuracy of the roadtests. I usually go through all the roadtests and select members based on my observations. But for this award, I have relied on community input. I don't think this list is by any means comprehensive, so if you would like to add a RoadTest Hero, please free to make a comment.

  • Jan Cumps Jan Cumps
  • Gough Lui Gough Lui
  • Michael Kellett michaelkellett
  • Adrian Christiansen ajcc
  • Sean Conway colporteur
  • Shabaz Yousaf shabaz
  • Rod . 14rhb
  • Dave Ingles beacon_dave
  • Bald Engineer James baldengineer
  • the best "new" roadtesters of 2020
  • the roadtest heros of 2020
  • the best roadtest reviews of 2020
  • roadtest awards for 2020
  • the best emerging technology review of 2020
  • the best student roadtester of 2020
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  • stevesmythe
    stevesmythe over 2 years ago +7
    Wow! Thanks rscasny . I am really honoured and proud to have won one of the Best Roadtest Reviews awards for 2020. Congratulations to all the other winners too - I am in good company. As it happens, health…
  • DAB
    DAB over 2 years ago +6
    Congratulations to everyone. DAB
  • moi8765
    moi8765 over 2 years ago +6
    I am really speechless here. To be featured among the greats is truly an honour. Thanks a lot to the element 14 Community for supporting me. I would continue to strive to keep delivering quality roadtests…
  • skruglewicz
    skruglewicz over 1 year ago

    Hello fellow road test members.

     

    Everybody involved has done a fantastic job in 2020 based on all the hardships thrown at us.

    Thanks for all your fine reviews. They are all very interesting research to aid me in my Electronics journey.

    Thanks to rscasny , for doing such a fine job managing the group and the efforts of danzima . Great job..

     

    What a great collaboration group to be a part of..

     

    thank you all so very much

    Steve K

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    saadtiwana_int over 1 year ago in reply to stevesmythe

    Wish you good health and better days, on behalf of the community! Be back soon!

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  • ajcc
    ajcc over 2 years ago

    I've seen the other awarded Roadtest Heroes give constructive comment, explaining odd results or errors, asking good questions and adding to almost every single review this year. So I'm very honored to get the award too. Thank you! image

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    DAB over 2 years ago

    Well done everyone.

    It was a great year for road testing.

     

    Randall, you have done an excellent job in acquiring neat things to road test and keeping the test reports rolling in.

     

    DAB

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    gpolder over 2 years ago

    thanks for the recognition, its a great honour.

    Congratulations to all the other winners too - I'm proud to be on the same list with you guys.

    Thanks danzima and rscasny for all the support.

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    dougw over 2 years ago

    Great lists. Congratulations everyone.

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    Andrew J over 2 years ago

    Well done everyone, impressive work by you all.

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    kmikemoo over 2 years ago

    Congratulations and honors to all the top Roadtesters!  Well deserved praise for some pretty awesome and very helpful people.  imageimage

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    baldengineer over 2 years ago

    Always glad to participate and to help rscasny! Road Test has always been one of my favorite parts of the element14 Community. I'm always impressed by the depth and application knowledge each road tester brings to their reviews. Of course, those reviews wouldn't be possible without all of the work you put in on the backend!

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    abyraj over 2 years ago

    Thanks, element14 community for providing the opportunity to participate and contribute to the road tests. This gives the boost to learn and test more technology ..... image

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