element14, an Avnet Community, has teamed up with NXP to launch an exciting new design challenge centered around building automation for smart spaces. This challenge invites engineers and tech enthusiasts to develop innovative solutions using NXP’s FRDM MCX A Series (A15X) development kit.
Ten selected participants will receive the NXP FRDM MCX A15X kit and will tackle a building automation problem. Suggested projects include, but are not limited to:
- Smart Temperature Control System
- Bluetooth Lighting Controller
- Attendance and Presence Monitoring
- Meeting Room Booking System
- CO2 Monitor
- Foot Traffic Monitoring System
Applications are open until 16 December, and the chosen challengers will be announced on 20 December. Participants will then have until 7 March 2025 to complete their projects and document their journey through blog posts on the element14 Community platform.
Challengers will compete for a range of exciting prizes. The grand prize and runner-up winners will receive a Nest Home Automation Kit, CCTV system, and Multicomp Pro Multimeters. To be eligible, participants must share regular updates and document their build process, culminating in a final showcase of their Building Automation Project.
Andreea Teodorescu, Global Director of Product Marketing & element14 Community stated, “We’re thrilled to join forces with NXP to inspire engineers and tech enthusiasts to push the boundaries of building automation. This challenge provides a unique opportunity to leverage NXP’s advanced FRDM MCX A15X development kit and transform spaces through innovative, practical solutions. We look forward to seeing how participants bring their creative ideas to life, shaping the future of smart spaces.
The online hackathon-style design challenge was officially launched at element14 Community’s stand at Farnell’s exhibit within Avnet City during electronica 2024, encouraging attendees to learn more and get involved.
For those attending electronica, element14 Community is hosting Student Day, sponsored by Multicomp Pro, on Friday 15 November. Students and educators are invited to visit the Farnell booth throughout the day to discuss the free technical resources the element14 community has to offer and pick up exclusive giveaways.
For more information and to register for the design challenge, visit: community.element14.com/SmartSpaces.
