element14 Community and NXP Launch Smart Spaces Building Automation Challenge
Have the freedom to automate your space using FRDM boards from NXP
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 more information and to register for the design challenge, visit: community.element14.com/SmartSpaces.
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Farnell Global is a fast and reliable distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance and repair. From research and design through prototype to production, Farnell helps its customers access the products and services they need 24/7. With more than 80 years of experience, 48 localised websites, and a dedicated team of over 3,000 employees, Farnell provides every component its customers need to build the technology of tomorrow.
Farnell Global trades as Newark in the Americas, Farnell in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Japan, and element14 across Asia Pacific. It also sells direct to consumers through its CPC business in the UK.
Farnell Global has been part of the established global technology distributor, Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT), since 2016. Today, this relationship allows the company to support its customers at every stage of the product life cycle, offering a truly unique distribution model, as well as expertise in end-to-end delivery and product design.
For more information, visit http://www.farnell.com
