Undefined 2023 Summer

Фестиваль программирования, демосцены, самодельной электроники, ретро-компьютеров и всего остального, который проходит примерно два раза в год в Санкт-Петербурге

retro combined

Demos and intros for ZX Spectrum retrocomputer and others. MS-DOS also accepted
1. Binary file is mandatory, it should be runable.
2. If possible, make a video capture of your prod, so we can see how it supposed to run. In a case of hardware failure we will show the video.
3. The work should be unique. Do not publish it until competition ends.
4. Please, do not forget to compose .diz or .nfo file and upload it too, it is mandatory.
5. It is a good idea to contact the party organizer using chat room if you are in doubt about your submission. Organizers are chatty.
6. Competitions may be merged or splitted depending on quantity of submissions in each category.
7. There will be preselection process for each submission. We can not guarantee that your work will pass preselection.

Reception: NOW! +77 days 08.05.2023 12:00 - 26.08.2023 15:00

Voting: +77 days 26.08.2023 18:00 - 27.08.2023 00:00

modern combined

Demos and intros for PC windows/linux
1. Executable file is required. Source code of your prod is also required
2. Make a capture of your prod. In a case of hardware failure we will show the video.
3. The work should be unique. Do not publish it until competition ends.
4. Please, do not forget to compose .diz or .nfo file and upload it too, it is mandatory.
5. It is a good idea to contact the party organizer using chat room if you are in doubt about your submission. Organizers are chatty.
6. Competitions may be merged or splitted depending on quantity of submissions in each category.
7. There will be preselection process for each submission. We can not guarantee that your work will pass preselection.

Reception: NOW! +77 days 08.05.2023 12:00 - 26.08.2023 15:00

Voting: +77 days 26.08.2023 18:00 - 27.08.2023 00:00

special chip-tune music competition

For classical music only

1. The goal of this competition is to adapt classical music for AY or MOD playback. No need to compose new arrangement or new music style, just transfer the notes from known sheet music to the tracker format of your choice.
2. Please provide sheet music to the party organizers so they can check your work.
3. Special competition also means special prizes.
4. You can use automatic music conversion tools freely.

Reception: NOW! +77 days 08.05.2023 12:00 - 26.08.2023 15:00

Voting: +77 days 26.08.2023 18:00 - 27.08.2023 00:00

animated GIF

1. Preferred style is Pixel Art.
2. Reduced color palette is preferred.
3. Any size (ultra large, large, small, ultra small).
4. The work should be unique. Do not publish it until competition ends.
5. Please, do not forget to compose .diz or .nfo file and upload it too, it is mandatory.
6. It is a good idea to contact the party organizer using chat room if you are in doubt about your submission. Organizers are chatty.
7. Competitions may be merged or splitted depending on quantity of submissions in each category.
8. There will be preselection process for each submission. We can not guarantee that your work will pass preselection.

Reception: NOW! +77 days 08.05.2023 12:00 - 26.08.2023 15:00

Voting: +77 days 26.08.2023 18:00 - 27.08.2023 00:00

AVR demo for the clock

Special competition for special hardware.

1. The goal is to create a custom firmware for a big LED display clock.
2. You can download the firmware that already running on the clock at hackaday page right here: https://hackaday.io/project/186717-big-clock
3. Schematics will be added soon.
4. There is no emulator available. Organizers can provide testing sessions, where your firmware is flashed to the device, for you to see and improve

Reception: NOW! +77 days 08.05.2023 12:00 - 26.08.2023 15:00

Voting: +77 days 26.08.2023 18:00 - 27.08.2023 00:00

Wild nomination

Demo for unusual hardware
1. If you like, you can send unusual hardware to the fest. We will send it back after the competition. Also you can bring your hardware on site.
2. You can record a video of your hardware producing output at home and send it as your submission.
3. Unusual software solutions are allowed too. If your submission does not fit other categories, use this one.

Reception: NOW! +77 days 08.05.2023 12:00 - 26.08.2023 15:00

Voting: +77 days 26.08.2023 18:00 - 27.08.2023 00:00

Fantasy Console

We also accept demos and intros for fantasy consoles (like TIC-80 and others).

1. The work should be unique. Do not publish it until competition ends.
2. Please, do not forget to compose .diz or .nfo file and upload it too, it is mandatory.
3. It is a good idea to contact the party organizer using chat room if you are in doubt about your submission. Organizers are chatty.
4. Competitions may be merged or splitted depending on quantity of submissions in each category.
5. There will be preselection process for each submission. We can not guarantee that your work will pass preselection.

Reception: NOW! +77 days 22.05.2023 01:00 - 26.08.2023 15:00

Voting: +77 days 26.08.2023 18:00 - 27.08.2023 00:00

Советы перед отправкой

  1. Не перепутать фестиваль. Вы отправляете работу на фестиваль Undefined в Санкт-Петербурге. Для отправки работ на Демодуляцию в Москве используйте другой портал (https://demodulation.retroscene.org).
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