DIY smartwatch project review: Is the PCBWay smarchWatch a good starting point?

The discussion centers on evaluating the PCBWay smarchWatch project as a starting point for a DIY smartwatch. It highlights the complexity of replicating commercial smartwatch hardware, emphasizing challenges such as miniature component sourcing, PCB design, and case fabrication. An alternative suggested is the Texas Instruments eZ430 Chronos development kit, a programmable smartwatch platform with built-in sensors like an accelerometer and features such as PowerPoint control. Although the TI kit is now obsolete and harder to find, its design files remain available for reference. Additional resources include online PCB design software recommendations to aid in the hardware development process. The consensus suggests that using existing development kits like the TI Chronos can simplify the project by providing a ready-made hardware base, allowing focus on software customization.
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