DesignSpark chipKIT™ Challenge Winners
DesignSpark chipKIT™ Challenge Winners
Beginning in September 2011, design engineers from around the globe were challenged to turn their hot ideas into cool solutions using Microchip’s chipKIT Max32 development board. While these energy-conscience designers connected in the DesignSpark forums, their projects continued to evolve until the final innovative and eco-friendly project designs were ready for the judges.
The judges reviewed all the entries and scored the projects based on technical merit, originality, design optimization, and quality of an extension card using DesignSpark’s PCB tools. The judge’s results are now final. Thanks to everyone who participated in this incredible competition and congratulations to all the winners! Let your international recognition and prestige begin.
Beginning in September 2011, design engineers from around the globe were challenged to turn their hot ideas into cool solutions using Microchip’s chipKIT Max32 development board. While these energy-conscience designers connected in the DesignSpark forums, their projects continued to evolve until the final innovative and eco-friendly project designs were ready for the judges.
The judges reviewed all the entries and scored the projects based on technical merit, originality, design optimization, and quality of an extension card using DesignSpark’s PCB tools. The judge’s results are now final. Thanks to everyone who participated in this incredible competition and congratulations to all the winners! Let your international recognition and prestige begin.
First Prize
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Dean Boman
Energy Monitoring System
Second Prize —
Raul Alvarez Torrico
Home Energy Gateway
Third Prize —
Graig Pearen
SunSeeker (PV Array Tracker)
Honorable Mentions:
Jaromir Sukuba - Handheld PIC18 IDE
John Schuch - Wireless Mesh Network Time Server
Ian Johnson, Sajjad Lalji, David Weight - MPPT Boost Converter
Manuel Iglesias Abbatemarco - Eco-Friendly Home Automation Controller
Curtis Brooks - Internet-Enabled Multizone Thermostat
