All participants must abide by the MLH Code of Conduct:

https://static.mlh.io/docs/mlh-code-of-conduct.pdf

For judging purposes (1st/2nd/3rd only):

All criteria are weighted equally as excellence of hardware design comes from integration of all the following:

• Idea Originality
  Is the Idea well thought-out? Is the idea understandable? Is the idea unique?

• Hardware Technical Complexity
  Does the design incorporate more than basic passive components (LEDs, Resistors, etc)? Are complex components incorporated with purpose?

• Technical Integration
  Do the used components fulfill the requirements of the project? Does the team know why and how the components fit together?

• Practical Applications
  Does the project address a real-world problem or need? Is the project feasible to implement with regards to cost and manufacturing? 

• Working Demo
  Does the demo function as intended? Is it repeatable? Are there any major bugs?

• Presentation
  Does the team know what they are showcasing? Does the team appear to have a deep technical understanding of the project? Did the team showcase their struggles and what they have learned along the way?