MicroJam Competition – First Edition (Hardware Hackathon)

The inaugural edition of the MicroJam competition officially commenced at the Universidad Distrital, introducing an innovative two-day hardware challenge to the student community. Over November 7 and 8, 2025, teams were challenged to design, program, and construct unique instruments utilizing a central microcontroller integrated with various sensors and electronic components, combining creativity, technical rigor, and hands-on engineering.

Día 1 – Apertura, Lineamientos y Sesión Inicial de Desarrollo (07 Nov 2025): 1. Event Overview and Objective: The primary objective of the competition was to design and construct a creative, unique instrument utilizing a central microcontroller integrated with various sensors and available electronic components. 2. Guidelines and Evaluation Criteria: The first day was dedicated to establishing the operational framework of the competition. The organizing committee provided a comprehensive explanation of the event dynamics, technical rules, and specific evaluation criteria used to assess the final prototypes. 3. Initial Development Session: Following the introductory briefing, the first hands-on development session was launched. Participants utilized this time to conceptualize, assemble, and program their microcontroller-based instruments, setting a strong technical foundation for the competition.

Día 2 – Sesión Final de Desarrollo, Evaluación y Premiación (08 Nov 2025): 1. Final Development Session and Faculty Judging Panel: The second day commenced with the official introduction of the academic judging panel, composed of esteemed university professors. Teams engaged in the second and final working session to troubleshoot, refine code, and finalize hardware assembly. 2. Project Presentations and Evaluation: Participants formally presented their creative prototypes to the jury. The professors evaluated each unique instrument based on creativity, functionality, and effective integration of sensors and electronic components. 3. Awards Ceremony and Recognition: The event culminated in a formal awards ceremony where the judging panel announced winning projects, highlighting the most innovative approaches. Special recognition was extended to all participants acknowledging their technical proficiency and dedication.