Bithacks is UCI's first ever Embedded Systems hackathon! With parts provided, we encourage you to find your passion and explore the intersection between hardware and software. BitHacks is a 100% in person event during the day (No overnights) from April 11th-13th. Food will be provided.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Hands-on Experience – Work directly with microcontrollers, sensors, and other hardware components provided at the event.
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Hardware-Software Integration – Learn how to bridge the gap between low-level firmware and high-level applications.
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Mentorship & Workshops – Get guidance from experienced mentors and participate in workshops on embedded programming, circuit design, and real-time systems.
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Team Collaboration – Work with fellow hackers to design and develop innovative projects within a limited timeframe.
PRIZE DISCLAIMER: All cash values listed down below is the monetary value of the prize(s). See prize description for the actual prize(s).
Requirements
Submissions must be linked to a Github repository.
Submissions must involve some form of hardware in addition to software projects.
If off-the-shelf products were purchased, submission must have a bill of materials linked in Github repository and must be less than $75. Pre-Printed Parts have a dimension requirement as stated in the participant guide you have received.
Prizes
Best Overall
PS5 Slim Digital Edition
Best Runnerup
Nintendo Switch Lite
Best Beginner Hack
Raspberry Pi 5
Best Meme Hack
JBL Flip 5
Medtronic Track
4 x $100 Amazon Gift Cards.
This prize goes to the best healthcare or medical innovation.
Hackers Choice
Lego Piranha Plant
[MLH] Best Use of .Tech
Blue Snowball Microphone & a Free .Tech Domain Name for Life!
Make your Team's Achievements timeless: Win a .Tech Domain Name for Life to Showcase and Expand Your Project, Plus 4 Blue Snowball Mics for Effortless Collaboration on Zoom, empowering you to build even more cool things together!
[MLH] Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
M5GO IoT Starter Kit
MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students (https://mlh.link/mongodb) or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier, no credit card required (https://mlh.link/mongodb-free). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University (https://mlh.link/mongodb-university)! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team.
[MLH] Best Use of Gemini API
It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project? Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend? Get started -> https://mlh.link/gemini-quickstart
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Rachel Villamor
L3Harris
Ashmeet Kaur Chandok
Qualcomm
Benjaman Bielecki
Siemens
Judging Criteria
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Creativity
How unique and original is the project? Judges will look for fresh ideas, clever solutions, or unconventional approaches to common problems. -
Innovation
Does the project push boundaries or introduce a novel concept or technology? This category rewards projects that demonstrate forward-thinking and technological ingenuity. -
Purpose
How meaningful or impactful is the project? Judges will consider how well the solution addresses a real-world problem or serves a clear and valuable purpose.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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