The Arduino Internet of Holiday Things

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

$1,000 Arduino Store Gift Certificate

2nd prize

1 winner

$500 Arduino Store Gift Certificate

3rd prize

1 winner

$250 Arduino Store Gift Certificate

From 4th to 10th prize

7 winners

$85 Arduino Store Gift Certificate + MKR1000

From 11th to 25th prize

15 winners

MKR1000

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$35 value