Dangerous Prototypes Open 7400 Logic Competition
Check out this contest from Dangerous Prototypes!
The folks over at Dangerous Prototypes are hosting a cool contest called the Open Logic 7400 Competition. Entries are due by October 21st, 2011 so now is the time to get started! The rules are fairly straightforward - here they are:
- Any electronic circuit can be entered, but judges will favor designs where discrete logic chips are a major component. All discrete logic families are acceptable, including 7400, 4000, etc.
- Original entries will score you the most points. Please don’t copy existing designs from the internet.
- Submit as many projects as you want, but please submit each separately.
- Good documentation is a must. Use a video, pictures, schematics, etc to document the project and show it in action.
- Project files must be released under an open source license. Closed source software or hardware is allowed, but the design of the logic portion should be fully disclosed and redistributable.
- We want to show off your project, and other websites will too. You agree to allow any part of your submission to be republished here and at other media outlets.
- All rules, categories and decisions are subject to change at any time. We’ll do our best to let you know about any changes and why they were made.
- Entries must be received by October 21, 2011, 6AM GMT. Winners will be announced on this webpage by November 1, 2011.
Entries will be judged for:
- Originality. A smart new design that inspires
- Documentation. Schematics, theory, pictures and/or video
- (Mis)use of 7400 logic. Show us what 7400 logic was (never) meant to do
- Technical prowess
- Build quality
- Imagination and creativity
To enter your project, you can either post it on their forum, your own website, or some place like Instructables. When you're done, send them a link via their contact form.
This is a great competition with some awesome prizes (the grand prize is $100 cash, and a Dangerous Prototypes “Hack Pack” with a Bus Pirate, LCD adapter, probe cable, and jumper wires). Get your entries in now!
