2023 Hackaday Prize Winners Announced

Thank you to everyone who participated! [3602421454791242043.png] Wednesday, November 8, 2023 [Supercon Badge Holder is Both FOSS and Boss »]( And the Winners Are... Did you miss it? Or were you there at Supercon, vectorscope badge around your neck, eagerly awaiting the parade of winners? Either way, we saw a spate of great entries this year, so thank you to everyone who participated. Without further ado, here are this year's winners. Taking the Grand Prize this year was [Vijay]'s [Electromechanical Refreshable Braille Module](. This module aims to be far more affordable than the average refreshable device. The design leverages 3D printing and micro-magnets to provide a new perspective on an old problem. In second place comes [Kevin Santo Cappuccio]'s [Jumperless](. Instead of using jumper wires, Jumperless makes the connections for you, both within the board and up to the Arduino Nano header. Third place goes to [Daniel Porzig]'s [AutoDuct smart air duct]( which aims to automatically control the airflow and block unwanted outside noise using a system of 3D-printed shutters. In fourth place comes [oneohm]'s [OHMni-Stick]( an assistive tech joystick that uses low-force, pneumatic, pressure-sensitive buttons. In keeping with the Assistive Tech theme, in fifth place is [Stephane]'s [BrailleRAP DIY Braille embosser](. This machine is based on a 3D printer controller board and can emboss Braille on paper, thin metal, and plastic. This year we have a sixth winner, [Samuel Alexander] who wins a $5,000 Protolabs grant for their [AI Audio Classifier Recycle Bin](. This machine listens to the sound of your recyclables and sorts them based on what it hears. We'd like to thank our exclusive distributor partner DigiKey for their continued support of The Hackaday Prize and all our judges who make it possible. Read on to see all the hacks we're keeping an eye on. Highlights from the IO POPULAR BITS [project thumbnail]( [Connection Machine Blinks Like It's the '80s]( This 1:10-scale model of a massively parallel supercomputer is much simpler than the machine it's modeled on, consisting of four charlieplexed 9x16 LED matrices and an Adafruit Qt Py board. Zo relaxen und watschen der blinkenlichten. [project thumbnail]( [SMD Organizer Is Great for Small Spaces]( Even if you don't buy your SMD components by the thousands, they will still add up around the bench. This cartridge solution keeps them organized no matter the quantity, and the magnetic mount keeps the whole system out of the way. [project thumbnail]( [Buttonless Matrix Clock Works With Motion]( Who needs physical buttons when you have an accelerometer? That's the idea behind this multi-function clock, which also shows the temperature, the time in words, and a cool Matrix-like display with each 90-degree turn of the case. Hack Chat LIVE CHAT WITH LEADING EXPERTS EVERY WEDNESDAY You Should Host a Hack Chat! If you've been thinking about hosting a Hack Chat, here's your chance. Do you work in an interesting field that people would love to hear about? Do you have a cool project you're working on? Or maybe there's just something you'd like to discuss? Then host a Hack Chat! Check out [our FAQ]( for all the details. And if there's someone you're just dying to see on the Hack Chat, let us know and we'll try to make it happen. [Send us your ideas](mailto:tips@hackaday.com?subject=Hack Chat Tip) and we'll see what we can do. Featured Projects POPULAR BITS [Generative AI Refreshes the Electronic Dice Game]( [TAST-E Robot Has An Artificial Nose and Tongue]( [Arduino Label Dispenser Peels Them For You]( [MCL68+ Is a Drop-In Replacement 68000 Emulator]( Live Events MEETUPS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS [VCF SoCal - February 17-18]( The Vintage Computer Festival comes to Southern California! The call is still open for exhibitors, vendors, and speakers, so get your applications in while you still can. [Trenton Computer Festival - March 16]( The longest-running computer festival in the world will return for its 48th year in 2024. We don't have a schedule this far out, but expect a full-day of talks and workshops, with a streaming component for those who can't make the trip to The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in person. [VCF East - April 5-7]( While we don't have much information yet, the The Vintage Computer Festival East is an absolute must-see event for anyone with a love of vintage hardware. [twitter]( [facebook]( [instagram]( [Terms of Use]( [Privacy Policy]( [Hackaday.io]( [Hackaday.com]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( Hackaday · 61 South Fair Oaks Avenue · Suite 200 · Pasadena, CA 91105 · USA