General
- Did I win the contest? When will I receive my prize?
- Free hardware application: Do I have to submit a project entry if I receive free hardware?
- Free hardware application: How many Product discount coupons for registered participants are available?
- Free hardware application: How many ideas can I submit?
- Free hardware application: I was notified that I was selected to receive one of Product discount coupons for registered participants. When will I receive it?
- Free hardware application: What happens if I receive free hardware and do not submit a project entry?
- Free hardware application: What kind of idea is more likely to win free hardware?
- I submitted my project but it says "Awaiting moderation". Will it affect my eligibility?
- My project is locked and I can't edit it anymore. Why is that?
- Somebody copied my entry! What can I do?
- What are the entry requirements?
- What are the judging criteria?
- What are the prizes?
- What are the steps to enter the contest?
- What is the contest timeline?
- When will winners be announced? Where can I see the list?
- Who is eligible to participate?
If you are a winner, we will contact you directly via email to arrange the shipment of your prize.
Participants who receive free hardware and do not submit a project may be ineligible for future giveaways unless the hardware is returned.
If you receive free hardware and become unable to submit a project, please contact us at bruce@onion.io and let us know as soon as possible. We may choose to arrange for the hardware to be shipped to another participant.
•Needs to use the Omega2 module. Optionally, it can use any or all of Onion’s great Expansion docks and boards
•Needs to be wireless in some fashion. You can use one of Onion’s Cloud partners, use some other communication app like Twitter, or simply use the Omega2 module's wifi or other wireless communication interface like bluetooth, LPWan, etc.
Projects need to be fun and have something to do with the summer. Judging criteria will be in usefulness, innovation, and of course, WOW factor.
Crowd voting will be used to select the top 5 finalists. Then the judging team will select the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
- MS Surface Pro 4
- Apple iPad Pro 10.5"
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0"
- Onion Omega2 MakerKit (5 are available)
Register on line at Hackster.io
Once you register, you will get a coupon code to help you purchase Omega2 modules and expansion boards
Go to the Onion Omega2 Getting Started Site and Videos
Go to Cloud Partner sites to learn about their offering
Come up with your project and get going
Contest begins:
July 1, 2017 at 10:00 AM PT
Applications for hardware close:
August 15, 2017 at 11:59 PM PT
Submissions close:
September 7, 2017 at 6:00 PM PT
Winners announced:
September 11, 2017
Winners of Product discount coupons for registered participants will be announced individually by email on a rolling basis.
Contest winners will be announced on September 11, 2017. The list of winners will be visible on the main page (Contest brief).
•You must be an active student (of any age) enrolled in a college, middle or high school in North America
•No experience necessary. The Omega2 is that easy to use and learn.
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