Vortex Watch

Description

This watch is a collaboration between myself and Jamal Davis. Our goal was to create a wearable-sized version of the infinity mirror clock projects we had seen around web. It uses its RGB LEDs to indicate time by assigning hours, minutes, and seconds to Red, Green, and Blue lights respectively and overlapping these hues to create primary, secondary, and tertiary colors that represent the time.

Some features:

A 3D printed titanium and resin case
Laser cut/engraved mirrored acrylic face
Battery charging circuit
Fuel gauge to keep track of battery charge level
Two capacitive touch contacts on the side to act as the watch's interface and
A DS3231 real-time clock (RTC) for accurate time-keeping
Different programmable face styles
Set-time, battery charge level display, low-power sleep, and game modes

Files

Watch V5 Assembly Reference.pdf

Adobe Portable Document Format - 646.68 kB - 07/06/2018 at 06:05

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Vortex Watch V5.sch

sch - 388.64 kB - 07/01/2018 at 07:28

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Vortex Watch V5.brd

brd - 190.93 kB - 07/01/2018 at 07:28

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Schematic 2.png

Portable Network Graphics (PNG) - 37.37 kB - 07/01/2018 at 07:28

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Schematic 1.png

Portable Network Graphics (PNG) - 37.08 kB - 07/01/2018 at 07:28

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Components

1 × ATMEGA32U4-MUR Electronic Components / Misc. Electronic Components

1 × CSTCE8M00G55-R0 Frequency Control / Resonators

12 × WS2812B 3535 Addressable SMD RGB LED

1 × DS3231MZ+ Clock and Timer ICs / Real-Time Clocks

3 × GRM155R70J105MA12D Capacitors / Ceramic

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V6 is Assembled - More testing is required
nolandoktor • 08/28/2022 at 00:39 • 0 comments
V6
nolandoktor • 07/29/2022 at 23:33 • 0 comments

V6 is in the works after acquiring some Unobtanium MCUs to test with. Qi was dropped due to constraints with board space and chip supply. Stay tuned!
Build Guide Added
nolandoktor • 02/23/2020 at 23:26 • 0 comments

Took took time this weekend to add a guide on how to build the current revision of the Vortex watch. Check out the link below for more details on the watch assembly process.
https://www.instructables.com/id/Vortex-Watch-an-Infinity-Mirror-Wristwatch/
Video demo of watch animation
nolandoktor • 02/19/2020 at 18:34 • 0 comments

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Jacob MacLeod wrote 02/19/2020 at 18:57

I love this - it's such a cool idea for a watch. It looks so sci-fi!

How much does this cost to build?

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nolandoktor wrote 02/28/2020 at 04:13

Thanks! I would estimate $200-400 depending on if you decide to print the case in plastic or metal.

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Jacob MacLeod wrote 02/29/2020 at 08:43

Ah ok... what mirror are you using to get that ‘infinity’ effect?

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nolandoktor wrote 03/01/2020 at 07:09

Top

0.04 Inch Acrylic See-Through Mirror, 30% Transparent

1/16" Mirrored Acrylic Sheet

LED Light Panel Sheet (for light diffusion)

Bottom

There are some links to the exact material I bought in the posted Instructable link

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Vortex Watch

Description

Files

Watch V5 Assembly Reference.pdf

Vortex Watch V5.sch

Vortex Watch V5.brd

Schematic 2.png

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V6

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Video demo of watch animation

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