PIC32 Design Challenge
Microchip started the PIC32 design challenge 2008. Contestants have to use new PIC32 development board available from DigiKey for $49.99. The overall value of prizes exceeds $200,000. Microchip also started new website where all design contest details can be found, together with rules, prizes list, forum etc. The PIC-32 Design Challenge website also contains PIC32 course videos.
The design challenge is divided into four phases:
- paper – only abstract and block diagram explaining concept of the design are judged and let to the next phase
- hardware – hardware prototype, BOM and schematics are submited
- software
- final prototype
The designs’ progress and submitted ideas can be traced and voted for at the website.