Bits & Bots: Stages and Timelines
Phase 1 - Idea Inception
Submission of GitHub public project link
Phase 2 - RISC-V RTLand Assembly Generation
Dive deep into the instruction set. Tutorials guide teams through static analysis of C and generating optimized RISC-V assembly from their code.
Phase 3 - FPGA Prototyping Bootcamp
Demystify the hardware. Step-by-step guides teach integrating custom RISC-V cores onto FPGAs, debugging on real silicon, and adding sensor interfaces.
Phase 4 - Hardware Prototyping
The top 10 teams receive mentoring as they spend 2 full days refining prototypes with sensors, debugging on Basys 3 boards, and perfecting their pitch deck and demo.
All that you need to know about Bits & Bots
Bits & Bots - A Hackathon for RISC-V, IoT, and FPGA Innovators
Unleash your creativity and code the IoT products of tomorrow at Bits & Bots - a groundbreaking hackathon focused on hardware innovation. Design sensor-based applications and watch your ideas come to life by generating custom RISC-V code and prototyping on FPGAs. Over Rs. 25,000 in prizes await the visionaries who push boundaries and create the next generation of connected devices. Join us for 48 hours of non-stop making and hacking - creativity clashes in this crazed creation competition where madness meets maker magic!
The hackthon is being conducted by Chipcron - a startup incubated at Innovation Centre, IIIT-B.
Event Details:
- Idea Inception (Phase 1) - Share your vision on GitHub. Describe how sensors power new experiences and submit an example C code. Tutorials introduce IoT and sensor basics.
- RISC-V RTL and Assembly Generation (Phase 2) - Dive deep into the instruction set. Tutorials guide teams through static analysis of C and generating optimized RISC-V assembly from their code.
- FPGA Prototyping Bootcamp (Phase 3) - Demystify the hardware. Step-by-step guides teach integrating custom RISC-V cores onto FPGAs, debugging on real silicon, and adding sensor interfaces.
- Hardware Prototyping (Phase 4) - The top 10 teams receive mentoring as they spend 2 full days refining prototypes with sensors, debugging on Basys 3 boards, and perfecting their pitch deck and demo.
You can find more info regarding the 1st Phase here.
Timelines:
- Phase 1 : 21st October 2023 - 31st October 2023.
- Phase 2 : 1st November 2023 - 7th November 2023.
- Phase 3 : 8th November 2023 - 14th November 2023.
- The top 10 teams after phase 3 will be announced by 12th November 2023.
- Phase 4 : 19th November 2023 - 20th November 2023.
Guidelines:
- Team Size: 1-4 members
- All college students, regardless of the year of study, are eligible to participate. Teams having members across colleges are also permitted.
- The Github repository should be public throughout to be able to track progress.
- Top 10 teams will be invited to IIIT-B to use physical board for testing and refinement. Transportation and Accomodation will not be arranged by us, rather the participants must do necessary arrangements on their own.
Rules:
- All participants are advised to join the official Synergy Discord server
- The judges retain the right to withhold prizes if submissions do not meet the expected standards.
- The prize distribution (15k, 10k) is subject to change.
NOTE : You can refer to the sample C codes for the submission in Phase - 1 here
Examples repos to be submitted with functionality verification - please refer to the videos here
We understand the importance of having the right tools to bring your innovative ideas to life. That's why we're thrilled to announce that for expenses up to 2500 INR, IIITB will be reimbursing you for the purchase of essential sensors and other hardware components. So, whether it's sensors, actuators, or any other hardware you need to take your projects to the next level, don't hesitate to invest in them. Just make sure to keep the receipts handy, as you'll need a physical copy for reimbursement. We're here to support your creative journey and help you turn your brilliant concepts into reality.
Important dates & deadlines?
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31 Oct'23, 11:59 PM IST Registration Deadline
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12 Nov'23, 06:00 PM IST Top 10 announcement
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19 Nov'23, 10:00 AM IST In person round
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22 Nov'23, 06:00 PM IST Results announcement
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