Parallax announced their 2009 Propeller design contest. The deadline is November 16, 2009, so you still have plenty of time to get your project started. The grand prize is $2000!
Projects will be judged according to the following factors:
- 30% Propeller Design Appropriateness Determined on applicant’s ability to use the Propeller’s unique architecture to achieve a working design. An entry which receives the highest mark in this category will utilize the Propeller to achieve a design not possible with a traditional microcontroller.
- 30% Originality Creativity of the project.
- 25% Professionalism This is based on the use of clear English in the Project Report, a quality design (if needed), clarity of explanations, quality of pictures and source code formatting/commenting.
- 15% Practicality Based on the project’s usefulness.
More about the 2009 Parallax Propeller design contest
In the Maker Shed:
http://forums.parallax.com
There are a lot of smart, friendly and helpful people there, who are really into all aspects of the Propeller.