element14 Community launches global LED design challenge with Würth Elektronik
Participants encouraged to showcase creativity with WL-ICLED technology
element14, an Avnet Community, has launched a new global design challenge in collaboration with Würth Elektronik. This new competition invites engineers, makers and hobbyists to develop a prototype or test rig using Würth Elektronik’s cutting-edge SMD LEDs with Integrated WL-ICLED Controller.
The challenge encourages participants to demonstrate the WL-ICLED Controller’s capabilities through applications such as:
- Home appliances
- Industrial control systems
- Smart lighting
- Gaming peripherals
- Decorative lighting
- Smart home monitoring or notification systems
Ten applicants will be selected to receive a free design kit, including a variety of Würth Elektronik WL-ICLEDs, an Arduino Zero, a power supply, and additional accessories to support their builds. All challengers must incorporate WL-ICLED technology into their project and document their progress through a series of blog posts.
Please note that this challenge may require SMD soldering, reflow soldering and PCB design.
Applications are open now through 8 August. Selected participants will have until 26 October to complete their projects, with winners announced shortly after.
To be eligible for prizes, selected challengers must post at least five updates on the element14 Community and a final project blog showcasing their build and the WL-ICLED’s capabilities. Entries will be judged on creativity, technical execution, and effective use of the controller’s features.
For more information on the design challenge and to register, please visit: https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/light-up-your-life/dc/dc/79/light_up_your_life.
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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.
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