Hackinfinity

Hackinfinity

⚡ The Hardware Clash You Didn’t See Coming

Forget the usual hackathons with endless slides and rushed code. This one is for the builders who breathe hardware. The ones who’d rather doodle schematics than brainstorm buzzwords, and who know the thrill of making circuits come alive.

SSN College of Engineering, Chennai x PCB CUPID are teaming up to host a 1-day hardware showdown where India’s sharpest makers collide. It’s less about the stopwatch, more about engineering depth, creative grit, and showing you can turn an idea into something real—fast.

Registration

No Theme No limitation, your open to build anything you love with the resource and the budget we provide! But To ensure a smooth and enjoyable hackathon experience, please review the following contest rules: Rules

Bring your A-game. Leave with hardware that speaks for itself!

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Arduino IDE SetUp

👉 Click Here: Arduino IDE Installation

👉 Click Here: Setup Guide on PCBCUPID

Components List

Resistor, Capacitor can be picked up at the venue based on needs. Each Resistor cost Rs. 1 and each Capacitor cost Rs. 2

Hackathon Theme

In this 24-hour hackathon:

1️⃣ Each team will receive a fixed budget of ₹2000.

2️⃣ Procure all your components exclusively from our component list.

3️⃣ Design and build a functional, innovative project using only those components.

5️⃣ Showcase your creativity, smart planning, and technical skills — all within real-world constraints.

Choose boldly, design cleverly, and build something remarkable.

Schedule & Key Timelines

Notes:

• Teams must finalize and submit their component list before 24th SEPTEMBER 6PM.
• All final project work must be completed by the alloted time.

Team Guidelines

• Team size: 3 to 4 members per team.

• Solo participation: Not allowed — teamwork is essential for this hackathon.

• Teams must strictly adhere to the budget allocated for component procurement.

• All components issued for the hackathon must be returned once the event concludes.

• If you’d like to keep the projects or components after the hackathon, you can purchase them by paying the equivalent amount in real currency for the virtual credits you used.

• Please ensure while ordering, you include your team number when placing your order for smooth processing.

• Each team is responsible for managing and using their own components throughout the hackathon.

• All project work must be completed on-site during hackathon hours no pre-built solutions or external work allowed.

• Teams must maintain a collaborative, respectful, and positive atmosphere at all times.

• Final deliverables, including the prototype/demo and presentation, must be ready before the judgment.

Description of Judging Criteria

Virtual Currency Mapping – Budget Utilization

Each team will receive a virtual budget of ₹2000 to "purchase" components and materials for their project. They can spend up to ₹2000.To promote strategic budgeting, teams will earn points based on how much of the budget they save, as per the following scale:

Spend wisely, and save smart to earn extra points!

Social Media Engagement – Judging Criteria

Each team can earn up to 10 points based on how they showcase their project on social media. Make sure to both tag and collabrate with instagram page @pcbcupid & @tech_club_ssn

Guidelines:

1️⃣ Engagement points will be calculated based on Instagram only.

2️⃣ Need to collab the instagram post with both Pcbcupid & tech_club_ssn for final engagement count.

3️⃣ You can also post on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), or YouTube — while not scored, it's highly appreciated!

4️⃣ More engagement = More points up to 5 bonus points based on views reach(5000views=5points).

Use this opportunity to creatively showcase your project and inspire others!

Presentation & Documentation – Judging Criteria

Presentation: Teams are free to present their project in any format they choose — get as creative as you like!

Documentation (To be submitted in Word or google docs format via the provided drive link):

📌 Note: Well-organized and complete documentation will contribute significantly to your score. Upload it in Word or google docs format using the Drive link provided

Submission Details

• All teams must submit their final deliverables before juding.

• Project prototype/demo (ready to be showcased to judges).

• Teams will present their projects live during the demo

• Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Code of Conduct & Ethics

• All participants must maintain a respectful and inclusive environment throughout the event.

• Collaboration within your team is strongly encouraged, but cross-team sharing of solutions or components is not allowed.

• Plagiarism or using pre-built projects is strictly prohibited. All work must be original and completed during the hackathon.

• Follow all safety protocols when handling electronic components and equipment.

• Any form of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and may lead to instant disqualification.

• Decisions by the organizing team and judges are final and must be respected.

Judging Criteria

Each team will be evaluated based on the following categories.

We wish you the best of luck and look forward to seeing your amazing creations.

The winners of the hardware hackathon showcased innovative solutions with practical real-world impact. Their project stood out for its technical excellence, creative design, and efficient implementation.

🏆 1st Prize "Team-Vector"

PROJECT TITLE: HALO (Heatstroke Alert & Life-saving Organizer)

TEAM MEMBERS:

• Sivaarunmani G K

• Haritha K

• Sanjaay Manikandan M

• Sangamithra B

Creativity: "HALO is a wearable guardian that detects heat, humidity, sunlight, and activity to prevent heatstroke”. It creatively combines climate awareness with personal safety, offering timely alerts and life-saving insights.

Documentation: Download PDF

🥈 2nd Prize – Team "The Invincibles"

PROJECT TITLE: Smart Guard - Wearable Safety Ecosystem

Team Members :

• Roshan M,
• Pranay V,
• Balaji S,
• Lohith Ashwa S

Creativity: Smart Guard introduces creativity by blending multi-sensor fusion, gesture SOS, and voice intelligence into a single wearable ecosystem. Unlike reactive tools, it proactively detects threats such as stalking, falls, or hazardous environments. This novelty ensures autonomous, real-time protection across diverse user groups.

Documentation: Download PDF

🥉 3rd Prize – Team "Apex Innovators"

PROJECT TITLE: Intruguard

Team Members :

• Leeshanth N
• Nivethalakshmi C B
• R Harini
• R Naresh Kumar

Creativity:Intruguard stands out by creatively combining intrusion detection, tamper sensing, and environmental monitoring into one compact system. Its novelty lies in using multi-sensor fusion with real-time web dashboards for proactive home security. By uniting safety, convenience, and low-cost design, it reimagines intrusion alerts as a smart ecosystem.

Documentation: Download PDF

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Contest Rules

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable hackathon experience, please review the following contest rules:

Eligibility Requirements

We strive for an inclusive and compliant event open to:

• Teams of 3 to 4 members
• Employees/Interns with PCBCUPID, directly or indirectly, are not eligible.

Requirements on the day of hackathon

All types of hardware projects are welcome! For your entry to be considered, please ensure:

• All team members must check in at the front desk on the event day.
• Only original projects not previously made public are accepted.
• Your submission (at the end of hackathon day) should include: clear documentation, a working demo, project description, images, schematics, and code.
• Submit your project before the announced deadline on the day of the hackathon.
• All components issued for the hackathon must be returned once the event concludes.

High value components / tools / parts are not allowed to be carried by the participants. Things you can carry are (optional) : Soldering Iron, Multimeter, cutter, stripper, hot glue, scissor, cardboard, battery (less than 3.7v 1000mAh), MicroSD card, magnets, power cables, USB cables. Additionally we highly recommended you to get your Laptop, phones or tablet for programming the microcontroller or controlling it.

Prizes & Awards

• Top projects win prizes are mentioned, while all teams who participate will receive certificates.
• Winners are chosen based on judging criteria provided before the event.
• Prizes are awarded to the team as a whole.
• The competition encourages innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity within the tech community.

Communication & Support

• Dedicated channels are available for questions and assistance throughout the event.
• Organizers PCBCUPID and SSN are committed to prompt support and guidance.
• Active and open communication is encouraged to foster a collaborative community.

Rights & Ownership

• Participants retain full ownership of their projects. But the projects codes, schematic and other presentation will be shared in public domain (open sourced) on PCBCUPID website and Github.
• By participating in the event, participants grant the organizers a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use submissions for promotional and educational purposes.
• Organizers reserve the right to enforce the contest rules. By registering and submitting, you agree to all terms and policies stated here, ensuring a fair and transparent process.

Balajee Seshadri

Location: Chennai / Bengaluru, India

Position: Embedded Systems Consultant & Educator

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balajeeseshadri

Previous Experience: Consultant at Infineon Technologies, Founder & Mentor at Etalvis Learning https://learn.etalvis.com/services/controllers

Balajee Seshadri is a veteran embedded systems engineer, educator, and consultant, with over three decades of experience in electronics design, firmware development, and system-level architecture. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, he has worked with global technology leaders such as Infineon Technologies, where he contributed to advanced embedded diagnostics and hardware design. Alongside his industry work, Balajee is deeply passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers—he runs training programs such as the Embedded Software Foundation Course and C Programming for Electronics Engineers through Etalvis, helping students bridge the gap between academic learning and industry readiness. Known for his clarity of teaching and focus on fundamentals, he has built a strong community presence, frequently sharing insights on LinkedIn about the skills and mindset required to succeed in the electronics and embedded systems domain.

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