Participants are tasked with designing a prototype or test rig utilising ADI’s MAX32630FTHR, a versatile development platform, and Würth Elektronik’s SMD LEDs with an integrated WL-ICLED controller.
The challenge encourages creative applications of these components to deliver innovative security features.
Selected challengers will receive a free kit of components, with ADI’s MAX32630FTHR as the core element, to assist in building their prototypes. Each participant will document the build process and final outcome through blogs on the element14 Community platform.
Examples of potential applications include facial recognition door entry systems, voice and face detection, environmental monitoring, crowd sentiment analysis, break-in detection and remote security sentry solutions.

Prizes will be awarded for the most outstanding projects.
The winner will receive a 13-piece SimpliSafe Home Security System and a Multicomp Pro Hot Air Rework Station.
The second-placed contestant will receive the same SimpliSafe system plus a multi screwdriver set, while the third-place winner will receive the SimpliSafe system.
All participants who complete the challenge will receive a MultiComp Pro Multimeter Set.
For more information and to register, visit https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/smart-security-and-surveillance/.
Electronics Weekly