The Open-Source Smartwatch Built by a Teenager
John Wall, 16, built a smart watch instead of taking driver’s ed.
Wearables
The world of wearables is becoming an increasingly popular way for makers to express their creativity. From custom watches and connected jewelry to full-body suits that allow you to interact with your environment, the possibilities are endless. Learning about wearable electronics can be a bit daunting for those who are just starting out – but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re looking for guidance on where to get started with Arduino programming or inspiration from some of the projects out there, this blog category has got you covered. Here we will provide tutorials and resources on creating interactive wearables as well as a look at the work of some inspiring makers that should give you the motivation to dive right in!
10 Fabulous and Fashionable Wearable Projects from Becky Stern
Becky Stern, director of wearable electronics at Adafruit Industries, shares ten fabulous and fashionable projects you can try yourself.
Don’t Call it a Dumbwatch: The Spectacular Craftsmanship of Philippe Dufour
Why does the mechanical wristwatch persist when everyone’s got a timekeeper in their pocket?
Internet Connected Necktie with LEDs
Internet connected wearable devices are on the rise. Software writer and self-proclaimed tinkerer, Hector Urtubia has developed the first internet connected necktie. Using the platform Pinoccio along with Adafruit’s Flora RGB Smart Neopixel LEDs, Urtubia has created an entertaining and timeless piece of technology you can wear. Why Pinoccio? Urtubia claims Pinoccio is the top […]
A Working OLED Watch Built from Scratch
What do you do when you have a small spare organic LED display? If you’re computer engineering student Jared Sanson, you make a watch out of it, designing nearly every aspect of it from scratch. This design was started at the circuit level, and after that, a PCB was laid out in Altium, which Jared […]
An Interview With Becky Stern About Wearable Electronics
The illustrious Becky Stern has joined us for an interview about wearable electronics. As you know, Becky lives and breathes wearables so she has some incredible insight. If you’d like to find more of Becky, you should probably tune into her weekly show about wearable electronics! If you don’t want to, or can’t open a […]
Bridging the Gap Between Makers and the Supply Chain
Here are some suggestions for how to make supply chains compatible.
