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Author: Jonty

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+## Software
+
+- Interpreter for high level functionality
+- microPython / eLUA - run 'out of the box' on several microcontrollers.
+  Would just require HAL c code for access to peripherals
+  - Would allow users to run their own code on the badge without any
+    additional software on their PCs. micropython appears as mass
+    storage or via a terminal on USB
+- have SD card support for additional user storage
+
+## User Interface (Screen Options)
+
+- 'low res' black & white LCD (as 2014)
+  - can be seen during the day without a backlight
+  - backlight needed at night (~10mA)
+  - good outside contrast
+- 'high res' colour TFT LCD
+  - higher resolution and colour adds to experience
+  - backlight needed all the time (can be dimmed in low light)
+  - contrast is poor in daylight
+  - cost about the same as the mono LCD
+  - 'transflective' modules with improved daylight contrast available,
+    but likely increased cost
+
+## Wireless Network
+
+- Downloading camp info
+- Can be used to obtain badge location based on RSSI
+- send messages to friends
+- ask for friends location
+- sensor network
+  - combine with location to map temperatures and so on over the weekend
+- potential parts - MRF89XA (3mA rx current, 868MHz, 10mW)
+
+## Other peripherals
+
+- IR for sharing between badges
+  - can share python/LUA scripts, contact details
+  - used to 'friend people' to share messages via the radio
+- accelerometer to go into low power mode when put down
+  - eg MMA8652 (40p)
+- buzzer/speaker for notifications (and general use)
+
+## Power supply
+
+- ideally would last the weekend (60 hours)
+- single AA
+  - standard alkaline - 2.5Whr (~15mA average at 3.3V)
+  - lithium AA - 4.5Whr (~25mA average at 3.3V)
+- lipo
+  - 2014 lipo ~4Whr
+  - requires charging circuitry
+  - ideally wants a hard back to prevent damage
+  - increased cost
+
+## Hackability
+
+- conductive thread pads next to lanyard
+  - supply little bags of LEDs and thread for say £2
+- extra GPIO broken out
+  - ardiuno footprint?
+- python/LUA would allow for beginners to hack the badge

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+We're running a competition for the best use of the TiLDA Mk3 badge from
+EMF 2016. We'll award a prize in two categories: software and hardware.
+
+The prize in both categories will be **two tickets to EMF 2018** (plus
+the 2017 one-day event if it happens), with the runners up getting
+another TiLDA Mk3 badge.
+
+## Entering
+
+All apps [submitted to the app library](http://api.badge.emfcamp.org/)
+will be considered for the competition. If your entry can't be uploaded
+to the library, drop us an email at badge@emfcamp.org.
+
+Entries will close on December 31st, 2016.