The Hackster.io hardware hackathon I attended was advertised in much the same way. I thought it would be messing around with hardware bits similar to this list. But was actually a bit more like a Startup Weekend http://startupweekend.org/
Pitch ideas (30 seconds) Form teams around popular ideas Build something Demonstrate results Judging criteria included: does it have hardware that works? does it have cool software interface? does it successfully connect to the cloud? Is it cool? Is it sellable? Prizes: $500 cash in 3 categories. Note that Startup Weekend just gives winners startup stuff, like AWS credits, some time with a lawyer to set up a corporation, a seat at a startup co-workspace. Nothing of value if you aren't starting a company. Let me repeat: cold, hard, cash prizes at the hardware hackathon. Someone should check to see if this is indeed that same format. Act accordingly per your personal goals and interests. On Fri, May 8, 2015 at 9:26 AM, Robert Gallup <[email protected]> wrote: > I also found out the hackathon is part of Portland Thing Week, which has > some other events of which might be of interest to some: > > http://www.thingweekpdx.com > > Bob > > > On May 8, 2015, at 8:57 AM, Jeremy Salmon <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Hey Folks, there's an Internet of Things Hackathon coming up Fri/Sat May > 22-23. > > http://hackathonofthings.splashthat.com/ > > Figured somebody might find this info useful. > > Here's the copy from the site: > ----- > 'Hack on the Internet of Things for 20 hours. SmartThings, Uncorked > Studios, and our partners invite hackers, designers, and product innovators > to join us to prototype products with purpose, utility, and value. > > As we enter a world where every "thing" is connected, now is the time to > experiment and tinker with hardware and software to create something new. > We're excited to meet you and see what you build!' > > --- > > > And hey, lookitthat, Pebble watches are on the available tech list > > J > > _______________________________________________ > dorkbotpdx-blabber mailing list > [email protected] > http://music.columbia.edu/mailman/listinfo/dorkbotpdx-blabber > > > > _______________________________________________ > dorkbotpdx-blabber mailing list > [email protected] > http://music.columbia.edu/mailman/listinfo/dorkbotpdx-blabber >
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