Announcement Event: Murata Hackathon 2nd Round
Hosted by Samurai Incubate Israel
Details
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Samurai Incubate AKA Samurai house in Israel and Murata Manufacturing are happy to announce their 1st Hackthon in Israel!
About Murata:
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the design,manufacture and sale of ceramic-based passive electronic components &solutions, communication modules and power supply modules. Murata iscommitted to the development of advanced electronic materials andleading edge, multi-functional, high-density modules. The company hasemployees and manufacturing facilities throughout the world. For more information, visit Murata's website at www.murata.com.
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The event:
The event will be a 2 days event and will be from November 30th until December 1st.
We are looking for 50 talented developers (application can be as an organic team or individual) that will bring new innovative ideas to the company's electronic sensors that will be presented in the announcement event.
Prize:
The winning team will win a flight to Tokyo, Japan and will participate in Israel Startup Summit (http://samurai-israeli-summit.strikingly.com/) and afterward will ride the SHINKANSEN to meet with Murata's senior management to explore new directions for future cooperation.
To apply and register to the Hackathon please use the following URL:
【Agenda】
19:00-19:15 Reception
19:15-19:25 Samurai Intro
19:25-20:30 Murata Intro and Demo by Mitch Nozaki
20:30-21:00 Q&A
21:00-21:30 Networking time
About MR Mitch Nozaki:
Manager, Technology Marketing at Murata Electronics Europe.
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FAQ:
Q: What is the definitive list of sensors that are available for this Hackathon?
A: Each Part Number is
Shock sensor; PKGS-25WXP1-R
Ultrasonic sensor; MA40H1S-R
Temp sensor; NTH-S035-XH103F050
RFID; LXMS21NCNH-147, LXMS33HCNK-171, LXMSAPHA17-176
BLE; LBCA2HNZYZ-TEMP-DK
We have a plan to add more sensors. Once we are prepare technical info, we would like to share new sensors with you.
Q: Will there be multiple API’s to work with?
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Python based api
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C/ some sort of an assembly instruction set.
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C++
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javascript?
A: All starter kits of sensors should be connected to microcomputer. We will prepare a code for Arduino
Q: What sort of data do we expect to receive from each of the sensors?
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units, frequency of scan (e.g. PBE - how often does it scan?)
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Shock sensors - what data?
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accelerometer?
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How will the data look like? if what format do we receive it?
A: For instance, we can give you “get_data();” for shock sensor. In general it is one time, so if you want to get the data regularly, please use a timer inside of SW and use “get_data();” with certain time.
Q: Can we get a sample code that uses each of the sensors to get a grasp of the best practice of using the sensors?
A: We will share simple one by each sensor. For instance, attached is for shock sensor code for Arduino. Please take a look at.
Q: Is it possible to have the api and documentations as a github repository for easier manage and control?
A: We Murata do not open our info to github. Murata have “myMurata” which is communication web tool with customers/partners. Let us share myMurata info shortly.
Q: Do we get to use only one of the sensors at a time? is it possible to combine them?
A: Yes, you can use any sensors if you want. No limitation.
Q: Have there been tests regarding noise corruption on the sensors?
A: We did test internally. Not for anyone.
Q: What’s the largest amount of sensors we can use?
A: Number of sample is limited at the event, but you can use any sensors.
Q: Can we use the sensors for different purposes other than their title for example - using the distance center to see ambient light?
A: Yes, of course.
Q: Can we get the specs of each sensor?
A: We will prepare the specs shortly and share them with you.
Q: How precise will be the data we get for each sensor?
A: Sorry, but this time we cannot share the data/level with you due to demonstration boards / starter kits
Q: Do we require any specialized hardware/software for reading data from the sensors?
A: No. anything is okay this time.
Q: Can you supply any “extra reading” materials that you, the organizer, think are relevant?
A: Yes, we will prepare the materials as much as we can. We will share them shortly.
Q: Access to materials/equipment on-site, such as 3D printers. What can we use, besides our own desk-space?
A: We will announce what we will prepare at the room shortly.
Q: Is it perhaps possible to get Gyroscope sensors or Accelerometers sensors in addition to the other sensors?
A: This time No. Please use nominated sensors. We will add more sensors and announce them shortly.