Retro Texting Smart Watch of the Future!
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Apple watch, schmapple watch! Who wants a smartwatch that’s bloated with software that you don’t really need? Do you long for simple tech times when pagers were part of the daily gadget load out? Do you have a need for the retro flair of calculator watches? Join DJ as he builds his own watch capable of sending and receiving text messages that have a design flair from the ’80s. |
Bill of Materials
| Product Name | Manufacturer | Quantity | Buy Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arduino MKR GSM 1400 | ARDUINO | 1 | Buy Now |
| SMT Tactile Switch | MULTICOMP | 16 | Buy Now |
| LiPo Battery | ADAFRUIT | 1 | Buy Now |
| GSM Antenna | ADAFRUIT | 1 | Buy Now |
| 3D Filament 3mm | Verbatim | 1 | Buy Now |
| Nokia LCD | ADAFRUIT | 1 | Buy Now |
| SPDT Slide Switch | NKK SWITCHES | 1 | Buy Now |
| 30AWG Magnet Wire | BELDEN | 1 | Buy Now |
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At one point I want to see how you do all your metal work! Really digging the faceplate and how you (again) designed everything so you don't see the display bezel! I had my fair share of glue in mechanical…
T9 was and always will be the best texting format. I was forlorn at the advent of the integrated touchscreen keyboard because I couldn't touch type on a phone anymore!
This took me back to some good…
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