Coming soon: USB Contest
Within the next couple weeks we will be starting a USB Contest!
The rules are that the entry needs to involve USB in some way. It can be powered via USB, transfer data via USB, or even provide power by USB. As long as there is some USB connection being used, it can be entered.
So keep that in mind and start noodling some ideas. Just be sure not to post until the contest starts, OK?
More details to come.
The rules are that the entry needs to involve USB in some way. It can be powered via USB, transfer data via USB, or even provide power by USB. As long as there is some USB connection being used, it can be entered.
So keep that in mind and start noodling some ideas. Just be sure not to post until the contest starts, OK?
More details to come.
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Damn, I got a few ideas and I got to go back to college in a few days... :(
May 31, 2010. 3:15 AMscarabeetle101
says:
Does it have to be an electronic thing or can it just be a physical modification of an existing device?
If it's a mod that adds USB in some way, it can be entered.
May 27, 2010. 8:26 AMNerdz
says:
What if the project involves just the USB connectors and doesnt connect to a actual PC or use a USB interface? Does that still count?
Like a USB bracelet where the USB male/female connection is the clasp? It can be entered, but I'm betting that something that uses the USB interface will have better odds of winning.
I'm pretty sure it will.
BTW, Thanks for representin' and putting nerd in your username! NERD PRIDE!!
BTW, Thanks for representin' and putting nerd in your username! NERD PRIDE!!
Would something like this: circuitgizmos.com/wordpress/
circuitgizmos.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/mounted.jpg
count? In other words can it be rewritten as an instructable and then count for the contest?
circuitgizmos.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/mounted.jpg
count? In other words can it be rewritten as an instructable and then count for the contest?
Absolutely. It has to be a new Instructable, but it can be previously published elsewhere as long as you are the original author.
hey guys, im fairly certain that the winning instructable will be one of two things :
1: arduino powered
2: uses flash memory
1: arduino powered
2: uses flash memory
May 30, 2010. 1:17 AMuberdum05
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not being nasty to you all, but why would you put up your ideas, I know you might think people will use them for ideas. but there will be somebody who will copy your design :) (just being friendly)
May 30, 2010. 11:38 AMdagenius
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I think the people who post their ideas in the comments don't want, or don't have the resources to make their ideas come to life. So if they get lucky, someone might use their idea, and they would be proud that it was their idea initially.
May 28, 2010. 1:00 AMtahi_instructables
says:
How about flower vase? each flower is one of usb port which light up or blink by led
Or may be, we can redesign usb division like as building....
Or may be, we can redesign usb division like as building....
May 25, 2010. 8:47 PMquesoman
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Does the entry have to involve a physical USB jump drive or can it use a USB cord?
I love the idea. I hear many excelent ideas brewing up.
I love the idea. I hear many excelent ideas brewing up.
May 26, 2010. 3:27 AMGrey_Wolfe
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Doesn't have to be a drive, just has to have a functional USB connection (male or female).
May 25, 2010. 9:13 PMratgod
says:
Pitty I can't entry my cheap USB plug again :P
http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-and-cheap-USB-A-plug/
but I've a nice idea involving the HP personal media drive bay brewing up :)
http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-and-cheap-USB-A-plug/
but I've a nice idea involving the HP personal media drive bay brewing up :)
May 25, 2010. 4:00 AMamando96
says:
Awesome, don't have anything in mind yet, but haven't posted an 'ble in a while...
May 23, 2010. 7:53 AMjollex
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Does it have to be posted after the contest starts because I just posted my knex USB yesterday...
So make another one, this time cleaning up all the glue blobs and making flatter edges :-)
Yes it does. We pre-announce the contests to let people know about them in advance.
Yep it does..
In all contests except the halloween contest all entries must be submitted after the start of the contest.
They do this because they want to attract new ibles. If they would allow already excisting ibles this would mean that no new ibles would be created and users could enter many contests with the same ible
In all contests except the halloween contest all entries must be submitted after the start of the contest.
They do this because they want to attract new ibles. If they would allow already excisting ibles this would mean that no new ibles would be created and users could enter many contests with the same ible
Is the yellow part of the image significant? It looks almost like a corporate logo...
May 24, 2010. 2:53 PMMadBricoleur
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OOOH You know how fantastically AWESOME it would if THAT sponsor provided the prizes. MmmmHMM!!
Hmmmm...USB jack in the barrel (cosmetic), or maybe a USB controlled trigger release (operational)?
Maybe an extra prize for the quickest-loading software?
May 23, 2010. 9:31 AMspaceman12
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Can't wait maybe i'll finally win this contest hopefully
going to start fiddling with ideas and see what i come up with
going to start fiddling with ideas and see what i come up with
Quick question: Is it enough that it's simply programmed by USB then disconnected (like an Arduino), or does the device need a constant connection to USB?
May 22, 2010. 8:38 PMfearme36
says:
Awesome! Now I can start to work on my USB powered boat! If only I could get my computer closer to a bathtub...
May 22, 2010. 7:11 PMtechnoguy94
says:
You could just make a battery-powered USB device charger, if all you need is power. Then it really doesn't matter if you fry it.
May 21, 2010. 9:01 PMzack247
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with many usb experiments of mine, i have had the message "power surge on usb port 2" too many times.
Fried circuits is the smell of progress :)
May 21, 2010. 4:34 PMivaneduardo747
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And fried circuits is the smell of a $20 microcontroller going to the waste.
At Last! There's something I built a while ago - a few of them actually - and I've been waiting for a suitably themed contest to give me the impetus to write an Instructable. A USB contest will do nicely. It's simple but it's a goodie!
(Fingers crossed for 'international entries accepted'.)
(Fingers crossed for 'international entries accepted'.)
SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!=D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How to read minds with a USB stick, hackerchip, and government satellite.
Perfect timing! I has a plan! A BIG plan. I hope I have enough time.
May 21, 2010. 8:58 PMzack247
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awww... too bad i already made my usb charged LED flashlight.
im sure i might think of something! maybe a usb powered barbeque...
im sure i might think of something! maybe a usb powered barbeque...
May 21, 2010. 10:16 PMph1lt3ch
says:
Ooh ooh, an idea for you, web based interface for controlling/lighting your grill > connected via USB hahaha
May 21, 2010. 10:14 PMph1lt3ch
says:
Dear lord that would draw a lot of amps....Multiple ports??? hahaha
May 22, 2010. 10:56 AMzack247
says:
first i'll need to figure out how to make a decent heating coil that can run off of 5-10 volts, so maybe... i think i'll give it a shot.
Not enough wattage there for a barbeque but you could make a single hot dog oven...
No problem, if you've got a good plan for one but are missing things I wouldn't mind collaborating on it, I haven't done a usb powered heating device before but it'll be much the same... Pm with what you've got so far and I'll try and help, I have a few of my own projects for this so I'm not too worried...
May 21, 2010. 8:29 PMtubanator-2.0
says:
wow this is really convientent for me i've just found a bunch of old usb connectors and was about to post one of the things i built but i think ill wait.....also does anyone know how much energy a GBAsp uses?
May 21, 2010. 8:59 PMzack247
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5.2 volts, a usb port is 5. i had to repair the buttons on one, so i guess i know more than i need to know
That is an awesome logo!
Sounds like a good competition, time to get cracking!
*pushes aside other Instructables in progress*
Sounds like a good competition, time to get cracking!
*pushes aside other Instructables in progress*
May 21, 2010. 5:43 PMhunterbait93
says:
:D hmm, its a shame i'm moving, hopefully i will be able to find all my stuff quickly and build something monstrous!!!! bwahaha
May 21, 2010. 1:22 PMIllegalFun
says:
maybe it's a hint that a USB powered lighter would be a useful tool
wait..... computers burn don't they... bad combination!!!!
wait..... computers burn don't they... bad combination!!!!
WOOOT! Even if I don't enter, there's sure to be lots of good entries! Everybody wins!
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