The stage is set and the pressure is high in this final episode of Circuit Showdown.
Michael, Renee, and Charles return to face their toughest challenge yet. After two intense rounds of competition and a bit of a curveball, they have one last design standing between them and the title of the first-ever Circuit Showdown. Who will be the champion?
Just when everything was going smoothly, Chief Mentor, Raymond Yin, let the contestants know that they’d need to create an IoT dashboard using the Arduino IoT Cloud to show their data visually.
An unexpected twist means that each contestant must quickly adapt. Now, they not only have to complete their designs in a short time frame, but also connect them to the cloud—bringing real-time data into the mix.
For these rising engineers, winning isn’t just about the prize; it’s about proving their ability to innovate under pressure.
“Winning this contest would be an awesome part of my career,” Michael shared. Renee chimed in, “I just really want to make the people who have helped me get to this point in my life so far, proud.”
With the clock ticking down, every second counts even more!
As they work to incorporate the Arduino IoT Cloud into their projects, the judges weigh in on the difficulty of this final step. They admit that it’s not impossible but will add another layer of difficulty, especially with time running out.
By the time the countdown reaches its final moments, the contestants step back from their workstations, exhausted yet hopeful.
Each contestant presents their final design to the judges, walking them through their creative process and how they overcame the hurdles along the way. Every project is unique, blending practicality with innovation, but the challenge of incorporating IoT adds a new level of complexity.
For some, the cloud integration didn’t go exactly as planned and set them back.
The judges take time to discuss what they’ve seen. They know that choosing a winner won’t be easy. Each project brought something different to the table—whether it was creativity or technical skill.
While the projects were impressive and tied into their personal experience, the IoT twist separated those who could quickly adapt under the pressure.
As the deliberation continues, it becomes clear that this will be a close decision. The judges need to rely heavily on the criteria—functionality, usage of available resources, adherence to the theme, and originality. They will also need to consider how the contestants handled the unexpected twist.
With the decision made, the contestants are called back to hear the judges’ final thoughts. “All of you demonstrated incredible resilience and creativity,” the judges announce. “But only one of you can be crowned the champion of Circuit Showdown.”
As the final moments unfold, one contestant emerges as the champion, but the true victory belongs to all three—who walk away with confidence in their abilities and the experience of competing at the highest level.
Find out who will be the first-ever Circuit Showdown champion. Watch the finale episode now.
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