Output
Build a website that controls real-world hardware and get prizes like RPi Zero 2W, LED matrix, stickers & more!
Get Started →What is Output?
Output is a You Ship We Ship where You build a website that interacts with real-world hardware. We send you the hardware to make it work.
Digital → Physical: Your website sends commands to a Raspberry Pi, which controls LEDs, printers, lights, motors — anything you can imagine!
How to Build
1. Plan Your Project
What will your website control? A printer? LED matrix? Something custom?
2. Build Your Website
Create a website that controls your hardware safely and let people interact with your creation from anywhere in the world.
3. Test & Submit
Get it working, then submit your project for review!
4. Get Your Hardware
Once approved, we'll send you a RPi Zero 2W, LED matrix, stickers, and more!
See It In Action
print.lukasreis.com
Leave a message on the website → it gets printed to a physical printer!
Questions?
Q: Who can participate?
A: Anyone 13-18 years old!
Q: Is this free?
A: Yes this program is being run by Hack Club, a nonprofit that makes programs by teenagers for teenagers.
Q: What hardware do I need to start?
A: You just need a computer and internet. We'll send you the RPi, LED matrix, stickers, and more after your project is approved!
Q: What if I'm stuck?
A: Join the Hack Club Slack and ask in the Output channel. We're here to help!
Q: Can I use any programming language?
A: Yes! Any language that can communicate with your hardware works — Python, JavaScript, Go, anything
Need more help?
Join the Hack Club Slack: join.slack.com
Ask questions in the #output channel!