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Doing some footwork- wondering how much interest there would be for a closed contest involving teams of 3-5 people who would be given a kit and have a specific amount of time at con (like 2-5 hours say) for a build contest- If the parameters were unknown prior to the contest, and the 'kits' were provided, how many 3-5 person teams would have interest? Thoughts?
LosT
Tacitus
11-04-2005, 11:52 AM
what type of skills would be nessecary for this challenge? Could we bring or own software/laptops for possible programming of chips etc. or would that also be provided?
Not sure, hence the questions...forming this one as we go. Most likely a CD/DVD with software/datasheets/compilers would be provided with a 'kit'- I would assume basic coding skills, basic mechanical skills, basic electronic skills. Hence the need for 'teams'- you could try to structure a team to cover the requisite skill base required...
Also considering tools- possibly bread board only (no soldering) - or BASIC (READ: no surface mount) soldering skills....
LosT
Thorn
11-05-2005, 02:17 PM
I'd be interested, and can think of a couple of guys that might be possible teammates on it.
*to the tune of Don't Fear the Reaper*
Don't fear the hardware...
Don't fear the hardware...
Take my Cat5....
*er, nevermind*
LosT
Vyrus
11-11-2005, 01:15 AM
sounds like fun, i would say i would like to know the nature of what im building before so that i can brush up on some things that way i would know how to use what im givin.
Neural
11-30-2005, 12:36 AM
Yeah. I originally brought this up to Lost in email a few weeks ago. The idea is to revamp the contest so some or at least one aspect of it didn't require months of prep work constructing something. Something so maybe people could show up and see whatever project we're doing is neat and be able to enter a team or something of that nature.
Tacitus
11-30-2005, 11:38 AM
The idea is to revamp the contest so some or at least one aspect of it didn't require months of prep work constructing something.
I like that point of view. Coming from entering the robot contest, putting all the time into building something is hard, and a lot of work and I think that is what is keeping people from entering, I like these contests insofar as it gives people the chance to build something really cool and show it off at con, and there should be a place for that. It is unfortunate that both these (really cool) contests have suffered from low turn out, it seems the at con contests (CTF/scavenger hunt/HJ etc.) are the popular ones. Good luck with this one- I would love to see it evolve into something good!
mage2
12-14-2005, 07:31 AM
It is sad that there is low attendance in what you would think would be a large turnout contest. One of the issues i have personaly is cost. All the high turnout games you listed are no cost. I think that local groups are the only way to go in these type of games, they lower the cost per person and can help with tasks. In my experiance finding a local group can be a challange.
anyone around houston?
Still in progress. More info will be given after the first of the year.
LosT
super
01-15-2008, 11:22 AM
This seems like it would be excellent to tie this in with the mystery box contest.
What's the mystery box contest?
super
01-15-2008, 06:20 PM
that is a very good question, the challenge is always a mystery but if you dial 555-8765 you may find what you are looking for.
That aside this sounds like a good challenge
DaKahuna
01-15-2008, 06:32 PM
New life for a two year old post?
theprez98
01-15-2008, 08:38 PM
What's the mystery box contest?
I see you're already messing with us. :wink:
EricM
01-18-2008, 12:08 AM
I'd be totally down for a unknown untested contest. ;p (heavy sarcasm)
What would be a prize, a huge wrench, ohh... Waiit.
TieShort
04-02-2008, 05:15 PM
I'd be interested in participating. Given the number of things Lost is dabbling in though, more realistically the need may be for some one to plan and carry out the gig. If there is interest, I may have the ... insane compulsion ... to do some of the foot work. Anything to get some real solder hacking going.
Deviant Ollam
04-02-2008, 06:28 PM
Andrew (Q) and I may be interested in submitting something if we get the time to make it. And, i am sad to say, if we participate the rest of you are so completely fucked that you'd be better off not trying, and possibly not even coming to con at all. stay locked in a closet that weekend to avoid the shame. :wink:
DJ Jackalope
04-02-2008, 08:23 PM
And, i am sad to say, if we participate the rest of you are so completely fucked that you'd be better off not trying, and possibly not even coming to con at all.:wink:
Can we just try, a little?
Deviant Ollam
04-03-2008, 06:55 AM
Can we just try, a little?Heh... you'd be welcome to try out our TCP device, if we can afford to put it all together. :wink:
telemonster
04-14-2008, 06:48 PM
A few years ago a group tied to a defcon group / area code did a TCP/IP enabled contest... and we prepared an entry, went to the table and there was no one there! It was kind of a pisser. Somewhere I should have a picture of our device laying on their "DefconXXX" banner.
Does this still have a heartbeat?
LosT
Even if there is no proper contest, everyone make sure to bring your creations over to the Hardware Hacking Village and show them off. I'll even buy the person with best creation (at my sole discretion) an age appropriate beverage.
Does a mystery box count? hehehe
LosT
Even if there is no proper contest, everyone make sure to bring your creations over to the Hardware Hacking Village and show them off. I'll even buy the person with best creation (at my sole discretion) an age appropriate beverage.
Oh cool! Maybe Ryan will win an Ensure vitamin enhanced beverage!
Even if there is no proper contest, everyone make sure to bring your creations over to the Hardware Hacking Village and show them off. I'll even buy the person with best creation (at my sole discretion) an age appropriate beverage.
Damn Russ! hrehrhehehehehehe
1057
(Did you know that I use those in place of meals at Defcon?!?! hehehehe)
Oh cool! Maybe Ryan will win an Ensure vitamin enhanced beverage!
Damn Russ! hrehrhehehehehehe
1057
(Did you know that I use those in place of meals at Defcon?!?! hehehehe)
You have to shotgun em down to make sure you can get rid of the taste as fast as possible with a chaser.
It sounds appealing! Maybe I'll try one this year. I'll put a shot of rum in a chocolate one and down that puppy!
You have to shotgun em down to make sure you can get rid of the taste as fast as possible with a chaser.