Weekend Projects: Gadget Gangster Design Contest
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Written by Jeff Ledger   
Saturday, 23 July 2011 10:16

The Unofficial Gadget Gangster Design Contest has been extended to October 10th.

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If you haven't started designing your own open source module for the Propeller Platform, this is a great weekend to start!  There are great prizes up for grabs, including a Gadget Gangster Full Kit and Nook Color for the 1st place winner.

At first glance, designing your own module seems overwhelming, but we've got a great list of resources to help you get started:

Design Resources:

Prototyping Resources:

  • ITead Studio - Prototyping PCB from as low as 9 USD to 45 USD for 10 pcs (Gerber Files)
  • ExpressPCB - MiniBoard (same dimensions as original Propeller Platform) 51 USD for 3 boards (ExpressPCB format)
  • BatchPCB - Multiple formats accepted - see FAQ, 2.50 per sq. in. (2 Layer) + 10 USD handling fee per order.

Open Source Hardware Resources:

The judges of this contest will be using the follow criteria in their evaluation:

  • 30% community participation
  • 25% capabilities & design appropriateness
  • 25% usefulness
  • 20% success easy to duplicate

Full contest details can be found on the official website as well as this forum thread.

 

 


 

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February 04, 2012
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I think winning is not only the main point of any contest. Joining such contest gives the contestants knowledge about designing as well. I believe Gadget gangster design contest not only provide winner but also education. Thanks

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Nathan Smith
February 06, 2012
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Such a wonderful layout dude. Really wining is not the main concept in any contest. Participate is the main thing because it can able to increase anyone knowledge. Thanks mate.


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Andy Phil
February 06, 2012
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Mobile Security System, GPS tracking Florida, Vehicle Surveillance.

That's good portion dude. I appreciate whatever you bringing up here. I also think wining is the not a main purpose of a contest. Attend a contest is the more valuable than wining. Thanks mate.

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