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Re:ZSWatch – The Open Source Zephyr Based Smartwatch on Sunday January 15, 2023 @09:43AM (#34389735)
I made a very simple pcb breakout board before, but I don't really count that, so the first that's not very basic.
Re:ZSWatch – The Open Source Zephyr Based Smartwatch on Sunday January 15, 2023 @09:41AM (#34389722)
I have not debugged it much, suspect hw as I tried a few sw things without success. But could be sw fix. Anyway I'll make a new revision, this current one is a bit limiting due to the MCU and one minor hw bug that needs manual rework of the pcbs.
Re:ZSWatch – The Open Source Zephyr Based Smartwatch on Sunday January 15, 2023 @05:24AM (#34388339)
Keep an eye out, my next version will be easier to build. We'll see if I can manage to get a small batch built that sell.
Re:ZSWatch – The Open Source Zephyr Based Smartwatch on Sunday January 15, 2023 @05:23AM (#34388332)
Creator here, no GPS because I always have my phone on my, hence no GPS. I designed it for myself. Also this was my first pcb, so did not want to complicate it more than necessary :)
Re:ZSWatch – The Open Source Zephyr Based Smartwatch on Sunday January 15, 2023 @05:21AM (#34388325)
Creator here, you are not far off. I should share bom with prices, will do that on github.
Re:ZSWatch – The Open Source Zephyr Based Smartwatch on Sunday January 15, 2023 @05:19AM (#34388316)
Creator here, Because the MCU is not very powerful. https://www.nordicsemi.com/products/nrf52833 have limited RAM so I cannot flush more than 10% of the screen at a time
Re:ZSWatch – The Open Source Zephyr Based Smartwatch on Sunday January 15, 2023 @05:17AM (#34388304)
Hi, creator here did not know it was shared on hacker news until someone sent me an email.

Battery life is one day with screen always on and about two without. I designed it so that it should have a week battery life with screen not always on, but I have some hw bug so there are some current leak causing only two days life. So I use it every day.