you could make...
your pendant should...
be easy to carry around!
the maximum size for your pendant is 4". aside from saving hardware costs, keychains are best left small and portable.
look pretty!
a 3d printed case is optional, but your pendant should be polished so that you'll want to wear it around and show everyone! silkscreen art is highly reccomended.
have a keychain hole!
so you can attach the lanyard to it :p
ready to start?
make a pcb
new to pcb making? check out hackpad and blueprint's starter projects/resources.
design the case
optional step, but you'll earn an additional keychain for making a case!
document your work!
to 'track' your hours, make a journal.md in your code repository going over your design process! make sure to update it regularly and take photos!
you'll also want to add a BOM (bill of materials) to show what you'll be using your hardware grant on.
ship your project
get your prizes!
every project earns a lanyard and $5usd/hour towards a hardware grant.
projects with custom 3d printed cases can earn an additional keychain!
faq
can i participate?
anybody 18 years old or younger can particpate!
can i submit my pendant to another YSWS?
double-dipping (submitting one project to 2+ programs) is not allowed, sorry!
when does pendant start and end?
pendant runs from June 17, 2026, to June 18, 2026.
i need a summary of the rules!
- project requirements:
- less than 4" inches
- has a keychain loop
- utilizes electrical parts
- code repository requirements:
- must include a journal.md
- must include a BOM (bill of materials)
- prizes
- hardware grant: $5usd/hour (paid with a HCB card)
- lanyard: comes with all accepted projects
- keychain: comes with projects with a 3d printed/CAD case
i have more questions!
ask a question in #pendant-help, or contact @bunnyguy on slack!
