# The Spark Gap - Episode 36

- Show: [The Spark Gap](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap)
- Published: 2015-07-04
- Length: 57m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-07-04-the-spark-gap-episode-36
- Listen: https://thesparkgap.net/the-spark-gap-episode-36

## Summary

Hosts Carl and Corey discuss their favorite entries from the 2015 Hackaday Prize, focusing on projects that address serious issues like water conservation and food production. They highlight specific hardware components such as the LS7366R quadrature counter and the Cypress FX3 USB controller, while reviewing projects like the Urban Kitchen Garden, Smartlet power outlet, and a light electric utility vehicle for Sudan.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-07-04-the-spark-gap-episode-36#t=0) Introduction and Part of the Podcast: LS7366R
- [8:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-07-04-the-spark-gap-episode-36#t=482) Part of the Podcast: Cypress FX3
- [12:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-07-04-the-spark-gap-episode-36#t=750) Hackaday Prize Criteria: Build Something That Matters
- [20:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-07-04-the-spark-gap-episode-36#t=1241) Urban Kitchen Garden and Smart Hydroponic Greenhouse
- [24:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-07-04-the-spark-gap-episode-36#t=1457) Smartlet: Smart Power Outlet with ESP8266
- [33:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-07-04-the-spark-gap-episode-36#t=1994) Robots Growbots: Commercial Garden Controller
- [39:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-07-04-the-spark-gap-episode-36#t=2399) Mosquito Tornado: Handheld Mosquito Killer
- [44:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-07-04-the-spark-gap-episode-36#t=2658) Automated Aquaponic Garden (AA Agriculture)
- [48:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-07-04-the-spark-gap-episode-36#t=2929) Light Electric Utility Vehicle for Sudan
- [55:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-07-04-the-spark-gap-episode-36#t=3333) Conclusion and Show Notes

## Topics

- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Hackaday Prize (other)
- LS7366R (chip)
- LSI (company)
- US Digital (company)
- Cypress Semiconductor (company)
- FX3 (chip)
- Arduino (product)
- DHT11 (chip)
- ESP8266 (chip)
- Robots Growbots (company)
- NRF24L01 (chip)
- ENC28J60 (chip)
- Raspberry Pi (product)
- Teensy (product)
- Atlas Scientific (company)

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