
1st prize
The winner was awarded a $1,000 Arduino Store Gift Certificate ($1,000 value)
2nd prize
The winner was awarded a $500 Arduino Store Gift Certificate ($500 value)
3rd prize
The winner was awarded a $250 Arduino Store Gift Certificate ($250 value)
From 4th to 10th prize
Each winner was awarded a $85 Arduino Store Gift Certificate + MKR1000 ($85 value)
From 11th to 25th prize
Each winner was awarded a MKR1000 ($35 value)
The challenge
Arduino-ho-ho-ho!
'Tis the season to tech the halls by connecting your projects to the IoT using the Arduino MKR1000. A WiFi-enabled Christmas tree? A Clark Griswold-like light show for outside your home? An Internet-controlled menorah? Whatever you build, we want to see it on our Project Hub!
Once you submit your project, you 'll also receive a special promo code for your next MKR1000 purchase!
So get into the Maker spirit and submit your holiday-themed idea for chance to win a gift certificate to the Arduino Store, hardware and some swag! We’ll be selecting the top 25 entries based on originality, quality, creativity, and festiveness. Want to participate but need a little inspiration? Be sure to check out our Road to Santa Claus tutorial!
1st place: $1,000 gift certificate
2nd place: $500 gift certificate
3rd place: $250 gift certificate
4th-10th place: $50 gift certificate + MKR1000 board
11th-25th place: MKR1000 board
And remember, all projects must use an Arduino MKR1000—a powerful board that combines the functionalities of the Arduino Zero and WiFi Shield, consisting of a 32-bit Cortex-M0+ core, a WINC1500 WiFi module, an ECC508 CryptoAuthentication chip, and a LiPo charging circuit.
Ready to get started?
1. Create a free account on Arduino.cc (or log-in if already a member)
2. Register for the contest by clicking "Register as a participant”
3. Design, build and submit your Internet of Holiday Things project on this page by January 30th, 2017
Submissions should include:
Source code, preferably written on the Arduino Web Editor
Winners will be announced on this page on February 17th, 2017.
Prizes
1st prize

1 winner
2nd prize

1 winner
3rd prize

1 winner
From 4th to 10th prize

7 winners
From 11th to 25th prize
15 winners
Contest Status
Timeline
Contest begins
December 30, 2016 at 10:00AM PT
Submissions close
January 30, 2017 at 11:00AM PT
Winners announced by
Feb 17, 2017