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Vortex Watch

An infinity mirror watch.

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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	Preview	Download

Vortex Watch V5.sch sch - 388.64 kB - 07/01/2018 at 07:28	See BOM	Download
Vortex Watch V5.brd brd - 190.93 kB - 07/01/2018 at 07:28		Download
Schematic 2.png Portable Network Graphics (PNG) - 37.37 kB - 07/01/2018 at 07:28	Preview	Download

Schematic 1.png Portable Network Graphics (PNG) - 37.08 kB - 07/01/2018 at 07:28	Preview	Download

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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Project Logs

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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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Discussions

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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