**UPDATES!!**
12/18/15
Thank you so much TO ALL OF YOU for your patience during this process, it means the world to us that everyone has participated in this Invitational.
Everyone has worked so hard on their IoT projects, and we have enjoyed all the stories about bringing these creations to fruition. <3
After a long wait, we are finally sharing the finalists with the Instructables Community.
Hoping to announce winners Monday or Tuesday!
12/1/15
Hey guys,
Just wanted to update everyone as to what is going on with finalist selection and announcing winners.
You guys have been so patient in this process, and we are so proud of every project the Instructables.com community has shared using their Intel IoT Edison development kit.
The Intel Team is still reviewing projects and code, and will hopefully have their ultimate finalist selection done soon. It has been so hard choosing projects to be considered for the awards as they are all so wonderful!
Again, thanks for your patience, and feel free to reach out to intel@instructables.com if you have additional questions.
-Audrey
8/17/15
Hey guys!
I am so excited to finally set launch dates for the Intel IoT Contest!!! We have a few more packages waiting to be received by Instructables Authors, but then we are good to go. To have your project considered for some of the AMAZING PRIZES just publish your Instructable that includes an Intel Edison between 8/31 and 10/26 and add it to the Intel IoT Invitational Contest Page.
With all of our logistics and shipping pretty much wrapped, we are finally getting to review all the project ideas from people who already have Edisons and Galileos submit - you will soon get an email from myself, or Penolopy Bulnick (who is coming back to Instructables to help with future giveaways like this!), approving your idea.
I have to say, I am so proud to be apart of such a wonderful community that has been understanding of our delays, and collaborative in helping one another troubleshoot their projects. I can't wait to see what everyone is going to make :)
Beaming!
-Audrey
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Here at Instructables, we’re so excited to have a continued partnership with the Intel® IoT Developer Program to celebrate the bright ideas that the Instructables.com community has come up with for the Intel® Edison platform. We’ve been sharing some of the best IoT stories on our site, and are astounded by the growth and creativity blossoming from the Intel Edison Ecosystem.
To further encourage great IoT projects being shared to Instructables, we are offering even more Intel® Edison Boards and Intel® IoT Developer Kits to you! We believe in your awesome creative potential, and your devotion to share what you make and learn with other makers and tinkerers. Furthermore, we are so excited to announce the Intel® IoT Invitational! Intel IoT Projects published from June 8 - August 7, 2015 will be considered to win a Canon 7D mk ii, a Sony Action Cam, an Oscillisoscope, a Sparkfun Giftcard, a Shapeways Giftcard, and More!!
WE ARE SEEDING THE INSTRUCTABLES COMMUNITY 300 INTEL® EDISON BOARDS and SPECIALTY INTEL® IoT DEVELOPMENT KITS.
We want to hear what you want to make with the Intel Edison Board. If we like your idea, we will send you a kit! Keep in mind, the kits we are creating during this Invitational differ from the commercially available Grove Starter Kits. It will likely take additional components and ingenuity to make great IoT projects for the Intel IoT Invitational.
These are the kits and bundles we are making:
Home Automation Kit
This kit is designed with home automation and safety in mind. There are 9 sensors in the kit that can detect things like moisture, temperature, flames and gases. There’s also a speaker to sound alerts and a relay to turn something on or off. This kit could easily be extended with additional sensors for the ultimate home automation or safety sensor array.
Included in this kit:
Grove Air quality sensor
Grove Encoder
Grove Flame Sensor
Grove Gas Sensor(MQ2)
Grove Infrared Temperature Sensor
Grove Moisture Sensor
Grove SPDT Relay(30A)
Grove Speaker
Environmental & Agriculture
This kit is designed with agriculture in mind. The 7 sensors in this kit can help you determine light, UV and dust in the environment and based on that information one could rinse a plant off with the water pump and/or water the plant and not waste any water because a flow sensor is included. There is an LED bar for visual output and a dry reed relay to turn things on and off.
Included in this Kit:
6V Mini Water Pump
G14 Water Flow Sensor
Grove Digital Light Sensor
Grove Dry-Reed Relay
Grove Dust Sensor
Grove Gas Sensor(MQ5)
Grove LED Bar
Grove Moisture Sensor
Grove UV Sensor
Grove Water Sensor
Transportation and Safety
This kit is designed with vehicle safety in mind. These 6 sensors can help you keep from getting lost, tell you if you have pulled forward far enough in the garage and even keep your garage from accidentally closing on you. In addition there is an alcohol sensor to determine if you have had too much fun.
Included in this Kit:
Grove Alcohol Sensor
Grove GPS
Grove I2C Touch Sensor
Grove Infrared Reflective Sensor
Grove IR Distance Interrupter
Grove PIR Motion Sensor
Robotics
Create the next robot overlord or at the very least a cool vehicle. This kit has 2 motor drivers and 4 planet geared motors—you supply a chassis. There are also a few items to determine distance and track a line. This kit will likely require the most additional items from the maker, but it also provides some useful pieces to get started exploring robotics. Have other ideas—maybe a quad-copter we are eager to see what you create!
Included in this Kit:
Grove 3-Axis Digital Compass
Grove Hall Sensor
Grove I2C Motor Driver
Grove IR Distance Interrupter
Grove Line Finder
Grove MOSFET
Grove Nunchuck
Grove Single Axis Analog Gyro
Grove Thumb Joystick
Grove Voltage Divider
Planet Geared Motor F280
By no means are you limited to just using the parts in these kits, they are just meant to help you get started. Add more sensors, components, and hardware to make the IoT machines of your dreams!
This product offering is limited to 300 people who state their case as to why we should send them a board and development kit.
USE THIS FORM TO APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT OFFERING
This application will close May 25, 2015.
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Already have an Intel® Edison board from our last promotion? Recently participated in an Intel® IoT Roadshow? Or did you buy your own Intel® Edison kit?
You can participate without receiving a board from us, sign up here!
This application will close July 20, 2015.
This application will guarantee you a spot in the Intel IoT Invitational.
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Ready to get started with the Intel® IoT Invitational? Be sure to check out the Intel® XDK IoT Edition as a resource. This will help you create, test and deliver awesome IoT solutions.