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Hey everypony.

So for the past few years I have been trying to build a watch using simple, underrated technology. Using only a 2kb chip and a 84X48 black and white display, I intend to build a watch capable of primative 3D graphics (a simple flight simulator even).I have quite the basis done, and have finished one prototype (the hardware is a bit spotty, and it needs an OS update badly), and am working on the second. The hardware is on the board, and the OS is underway. So far, the only trouble I'm having is with the 3D library.

 

If anypony out there is good with low-level programming (or just wants to chat), drop me a line... I'm rather lonely over here...

 

My question for this thread: Has anypony out there attempted something similar? maybe an arduino project or even an x86 operating system?

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sooo...kinda like a smartwatch??

 

 

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i applaud you for you awesomeness at attempting to add more features into a device like that...but it may take awhile...and big corperations are ahead of you (that is if you are going for the "smartwatch" approach to a gaming watch") but again...it would be cool (especially if it could beat out regular smartwatches)

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sooo...kinda like a smartwatch??

 

 

samsung-galaxy-gear2-23.jpg?itok=8LaCgRE

 

i applaud you for you awesomeness at attempting to add more features into a device like that...but it may take awhile...and big corperations are ahead of you (that is if you are going for the "smartwatch" approach to a gaming watch") but again...it would be cool (especially if it could beat out regular smartwatches)

I'm doing this as more of a challenge to my programming skills than anything. I'm not really going smartwatch, but more "oversized wrist computer" using technology that is usually used in dishwashers... The main motherboard chip is the kind of chip used to make the numbers appear on a microwave. :P The screen is out of a 90's nokia... 

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I'm doing this as more of a challenge to my programming skills than anything. I'm not really going smartwatch, but more "oversized wrist computer" using technology that is usually used in dishwashers... The main motherboard chip is the kind of chip used to make the numbers appear on a microwave. :P The screen is out of a 90's nokia... 

 

but isnt a smartwatch an "oversized wrist computer... but still it sounds like a challenge worthy of existing!! 

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You know what I think?

 

I think that you're a freaking genius for even trying this.

lol thanks, but a genius is going a bit far... I just have WAY too much time on my hands... that and I'm slightly crazy... :muffins:

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lol thanks, but a genius is going a bit far... I just have WAY too much time on my hands... that and I'm slightly crazy...

 

Aren't all geniuses slightly crazy? I wouldn't even know where to start with all this stuff.

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Aren't all geniuses slightly crazy?

I guess in a sense, they are!

 

 

I wouldn't even know where to start with all this stuff.

Neither do I! That's why I always start with a study session! (cue rainbow dash flight-activated photographic memory)

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So, you are basically doing a game watch that has the same hardware as a Gameboy advance and a screen of a 90s nokia? Cool or maybe wrong. :P

closer to a watch with the same hardware as an apple II, but it's the same idea...  :fiery:

Here's a shot of the hardware for yall techies out there. You see the wires going to the bottom of the frame (to my arduino uno) are for programming the chip and are removed before the design is finalized. 

Also, the wires going to the right go to the control unit A.K.A, an atari joystick

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Ok, so I have a basic graphics engine working... Now before the 3D begins, I must add ponies. Pictures will come when ponies have been successfully added.

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Seeing as this is a casual project, I think it would be more appropriate to make the code open-source and available on GitHub. You will not only receive help easier, but it is also better to build up a portfolio of your work.

Bear in mind most developers don't have an MLPF account, but if you direct users to your GitHub page, then they will be able to directly help.

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Seeing as this is a casual project, I think it would be more appropriate to make the code open-source and available on GitHub. You will not only receive help easier, but it is also better to build up a portfolio of your work.

Bear in mind most developers don't have an MLPF account, but if you direct users to your GitHub page, then they will be able to directly help.

Currently I'm not inclined to go to git simply because it's a pain in the butt with the systems I'm using. Also, I understand that most developers don't have MLPF accounts... That's why I posted this project on several official programming forums.

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Currently I'm not inclined to go to git simply because it's a pain in the butt with the systems I'm using. Also, I understand that most developers don't have MLPF accounts... That's why I posted this project on several official programming forums.

It'd be great to open source it, though. Git shouldn't be hard to implement.

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whoa dude, this looks awesome! eventough you're calling it "primitive technology" it's already way over my head. honestly, how did you get that microwave-chip to work with the rest?

anyway, actively following this! i'd love to see where this leads! :D

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