Technical details
Description, documents, and source code.
Why did you make it?
The original designer not provide it now, but we love this Open Source Hardware.
What is Watchy?
Watchy is an E-Paper watch with open source hardware and software. It has a bareb…
Why did you make it?
The original designer not provide it now, but we love this Open Source Hardware.
What is Watchy?
Watchy is an E-Paper watch with open source hardware and software. It has a barebones design utilizing the PCB as the watch body, allowing it to be worn as-is, or further customized with different 3D printed cases and watch straps. It is a unique timepiece that is also a wearable development platform, allowing users to create their own experience.
Watchy's E-Paper display delivers a beautiful crisp image clearly visible under bright sunlight, and requires no power between updates. At 200x200 pixels and monochrome, the display offers a distinctive aesthetic.
Watchy has both WiFi & Bluetooth LE connectivity, allowing it to connect with internet APIs (e.g. Weather, News, Traffic, Maps, Spotify, etc.), as well as Bluetooth LE enabled devices.
With makers/hackers/tinkerers in mind, we chose the ESP32 for its large community and support for a wide variety of development options (Arduino, Micropython, ESP-IDF, Zephyr-RTOS, etc.)
Watchy comes with comprehensive documentation and Arduino code examples that demonstrate every hardware feature. New watch faces and examples are regularly added to the GitHub repo.
Features
Ultra Low Power E-Paper Display 1.54" with 200x200 Resolution and Wide Viewing Angle
WiFi & Bluetooth LE connectivity
3-Axis Accelerometer with Gesture Detection
Real Time Clock for Accurate Time Keeping with Calendar and Alarm Functions
Built in USB-Serial Adapter for Programming On-The-Go
Vibration Motor for Alerts
4 Tactile buttons
Open Source Hardware & Software
Tons of Examples & Cool Watch Faces
3D Case Designs (STLs) to Customize Your Watchy (and Watch Straps)
What's Included
Fully Assembled Watchy PCB
E-Paper Display 1.54" 200x200
200mAh Battery
2 x Adhesive Tape
Watch Strap
All Documentation, Design Files, and Datasheets are available at https://watchy.sqfmi.com
Get Started
https://watchy.sqfmi.com/docs/getting-started
Watch Faces
https://watchy.sqfmi.com/watchfaces/
Original product page: https://www.tindie.com/products/johnson/watchy/