element14 Community and NXP Launch Smart Spaces Building Automation Challenge

Have the freedom to automate your space using FRDM boards from NXP

Phoenix – November 13, 2024: element14, an Avnet Community, has teamed up with NXP to launch an exciting new design challenge centered around building automation for smart spaces. This challenge invites engineers and tech enthusiasts to develop innovative solutions using NXP’s FRDM MCX A Series (A15X) development kit.

Ten selected participants will receive the NXP FRDM MCX A15X kit and will tackle a building automation problem. Suggested projects include, but are not limited to:

Smart Temperature Control System
Bluetooth Lighting Controller
Attendance and Presence Monitoring
Meeting Room Booking System
CO2 Monitor
Foot Traffic Monitoring System

Applications are open until December 16, and the chosen challengers will be announced on December 20. Participants will then have until March 7, 2025 to complete their projects and document their journey through blog posts on the element14 Community platform.

Challengers will compete for a range of exciting prizes. The grand prize and runner-up winners will receive a Nest Home Automation Kit, CCTV system, and Multicomp Pro Multimeters. To be eligible, participants must share regular updates and document their build process, culminating in a final showcase of their Building Automation Project.

Andreea Teodorescu, Global Director of Product Marketing & element14 Community stated, “We’re thrilled to join forces with NXP to inspire engineers and tech enthusiasts to push the boundaries of building automation. This challenge provides a unique opportunity to leverage NXP’s advanced FRDM MCX A15X development kit and transform spaces through innovative, practical solutions. We look forward to seeing how participants bring their creative ideas to life, shaping the future of smart spaces.

The online hackathon-style design challenge was officially launched at element14 Community’s stand at Farnell’s exhibit within Avnet City during electronica 2024, encouraging attendees to learn more and get involved.

For more information and to register for the design challenge, visit: community.element14.com/SmartSpaces.