Righto - after some soul searching and deep thought I have decided to start an after-hours project to properly build an Agent killing C# wearable.
Like the Pantene shampoo ad used to say - “It won’t happen overnight - but it will happen” - this is mainly due to client expectations and wanting their stuff first…
I will document the journey from start to finish with pretty pictures and video and was thinking along the lines below, but if you care and want some input into the process speak up.
The list:
VS2019 C# or if your a dirty old man VB
1.3in Round or Square 240x240 full clour display with capacitive touch
BLE / WiFi
External SPI flash
Haptic feedback
Accel
Heart rate sensor
Other??
I will also fire up Inventor and create a 3D printed case and if i get real crazy i might pop down to the old mans and CNC mill something out of ally.
Should be worth a giggle and i wont ask for a mill up front
Righto, the first order of business is to pick a display so i can order samples as connector placement is of course different so we need to choose one and run with it.
Square - because round is for people that want to pretend it’s still a watch with springs and hands and such. And square(ish) is a way more efficient display surface.
Features all seem ok, but the real make or break is battery life. It’s all fun & games til the lights go out, so what’s the battery plan?
Also, inductive charging will give you a leg up on water resistance and user friendliness.
Interactions only via touch screen or will there be buttons? Buttons == more leakage points.
You need to be rich to afford buying cheap stuff. I prefer to spend more to get something with good quality. And if you produce something special, pèople will be ready to pay more.
lol - bit too far but thanks for the offer
Besides, the old man has a number of toys…
haas VF3 machining center
CNC mills
CNC wire cutter
CNC lathe
CNC spark enroder
etc etc