{"product_id":"watchy-e-paper-smartwatch-development-kit","title":"Watchy E-Paper Smartwatch Development Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy did you make it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original designer not provide it now, but we love this Open Source Hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Watchy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatchy is an E-Paper watch with open source hardware and software. It has a bareb…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy did you make it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original designer not provide it now, but we love this Open Source Hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Watchy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatchy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatchy'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatchy has both WiFi \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatchy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra Low Power E-Paper Display 1.54\" with 200x200 Resolution and Wide Viewing Angle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiFi \u0026amp; Bluetooth LE connectivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-Axis Accelerometer with Gesture Detection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal Time Clock for Accurate Time Keeping with Calendar and Alarm Functions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in USB-Serial Adapter for Programming On-The-Go\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibration Motor for Alerts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 Tactile buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen Source Hardware \u0026amp; Software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTons of Examples \u0026amp; Cool Watch Faces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D Case Designs (STLs) to Customize Your Watchy (and Watch Straps)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully Assembled Watchy PCB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE-Paper Display 1.54\" 200x200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200mAh Battery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 x Adhesive Tape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch Strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Documentation, Design Files, and Datasheets are available at https:\/\/watchy.sqfmi.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet Started\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/watchy.sqfmi.com\/docs\/getting-started\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch Faces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/watchy.sqfmi.com\/watchfaces\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal product page: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tindie.com\/products\/johnson\/watchy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.tindie.com\/products\/johnson\/watchy\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/watchy.sqfmi.com\/watchcases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSource Code\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/watchy.sqfmi.com\/docs\/getting-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/watchy.sqfmi.com\/docs\/hardware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDesign Files\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/certification.oshwa.org\/us000936.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eOpen Source Hardware | [OSHW] US000936 | Certified Open Source Hardware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"innoelement","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44575380865107,"sku":"TINDIE-WATCHY","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0891\/1443\/files\/2025-06-12T19_33_34.496Z-O1CN019fCel1210mu6Jo7H9__15106923.jpg?v=1778186400","url":"https:\/\/www.retromakerkits.com\/products\/watchy-e-paper-smartwatch-development-kit","provider":"RetroMakerKits by innoelement","version":"1.0","type":"link"}