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Watchy is an E-Ink 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 with theCalculateur watch
faceby Jochen
(@asWeMay). Image used with permission.Watchy’s E-Ink display delivers an always-on, beautiful, crisp image
clearly visible under bright sunlight, and requires no power between
updates. At 200 x 200 pixels and monochrome, the display offers a
distinctive aesthetic.Watchy has both Wi-Fi and 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,
such as Arduino, Micropython, ESP-IDF, and Zephyr-RTOS.Click to enlargeFeatures & SpecificationsUltra-low-power e-paper 1.54" display with 200 x 200 resolution and wide viewing angleWi-Fi & Bluetooth LE connectivity3-axis accelerometer with gesture detectionReal-time clock for accurate time keeping with calendar and alarm functionsBuilt-in USB-to-serial adapter for programming on the goVibration motor for alertsFour tactile buttonsOpen source hardware & softwareTons of examples & cool watch faces3D case designs (stls) to customize your watchy (and watch straps)New injection-molded plastic caseClick to enlargeNew EnclosuresThis Crowd Supply campaign addresses one of the most frequently
requested features of Watchy — an enclosure! Though we think the
plain PCB look is one of the most distinctive features of Watchy, and
will continue to offer new 3D printed watch case designs, we think a
lot of fans would appreciate a nice injection-molded plastic or CNC
anodized aluminum case.Injection-molded CaseEvery Watchy produced as part of this campaign will be bundled with a
new watch case! We will be offering three of our own designs, and we
will solicit third-party submissions for a vote during the
campaign. We will then select which design will be mass produced and
offered to everyone!Watchy 3D printed case - this campaign introduces a new injection-molded case in a color to be determinedCNC Anodized Aluminum CaseFor those who don’t mind the extra weight and want a more rugged
enclosure, a separate pledge level is available for a CNC anodized aluminum watch
case.What’s in the box?Backers of theWatchy Kit + Case(both early bird and regular) will
get the kit pictured below, plus the new injection-molded plastic
enclosure (not shown).TheAnodized Aluminum Casepledge level on its own includes only the new aluminum enclosure.Custom Watch FacesCheck out ourwatch face
gallery. We regularlycreate
new watch facesand
showcasecommunity
creations. Every
watch face is fullyopen source and part of our Arduino
Library.Open SourceEverything about Watchy is open source under the MIT License andOSHWA-certified:ComparisonsWatchyPineTimeBangleJSPebble OGManufacturerSQFMIPine64EspruinoPebbleDisplay1.54" 200x200 E-Ink1.3" 240×240 LCD1.3" 240x240 LCD1.26" 144x168 memory LCDProcessorESP32-PICO-D4nRF52832nRF52832STM32F205REConnectivityWi-Fi and BluetoothBluetoothBluetoothBluetoothProgramming InterfaceBuilt-in USB-serialExternal pogo pins/SWDBluetoothBluetoothTactile Buttons4134Touch PanelNoneYesYesNoneSensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer + Heart RateAccelerometer + Magnetometer + Heart Rate + GPSAccelerometer + MagnetometerRAM520 KB64 KB64 KB128 KBFLASH4 MB512 KB + 4MB512 KB + 4MB512 KB + 8 MBBattery200 mAh180 mAh350 mAh130 mAhWeight18 g38 gUnknown38 gThickness9 mm11 mm17 mm11.5 mmWidth34 mm37.5 mm50 mm36 mmLength46 mm40 mm50 mm52 mmWaterproofNoIP67IP6840 mOpen SourceHW+SW+3DHW+SWSWNoOSHWA CertifiedYesNoNoNoDesign Files AvailableAllSchematicNoNo3D-printable Watch CasesYesNoNoNoPrice$59$24.99$95$99Support & DocumentationWatchy comes withcomprehensive
documentationand
Arduino code examples that demonstrate every hardware feature. Newwatch facesandexamplesare regularly
added.Fulfillment & LogisticsAll orders are shipped by Crowd Supply via their logistics
partner, Mouser Electronics. For more information, you can refer to
thisuseful guide to ordering, paying, and
shipping. You
can confirm and update your order details and more in yourCrowd
Supply account.Manufacturing PlanAtSquarofumi (SQFMI), we have our own
manufacturing line, as well as established close partnerships with
several other manufacturers to help us scale. We have iterated over
Watchy’s design many times since 2018 and it is DFM ready. FromBadgyto Watchy, we have since
produced thousands of E-Ink gadgets; we are confident to mass produce
and deliver the version of Watchy offered in this campaign with
quality and on time.