Project description
Freewatch is a fully open electronic watch project featuring an
integrated GPS.
The project was started at CERN to make a special present for a retiring
colleague who likes hiking and timing.
The full design (electronics, mechanics, software) is available under
open licenses and, what's more, the design is exclusively made with open
tools.
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Specifications
- Electronics: PCB, including battery and power management strategy
- Mechanics: watch case, buttons, USB cap
- Software. Bootloader, drivers, applications, interface to USB host
Project documents
Releases
Contacts
- Project management: Javier
- Electronics: Matthieu, Tom, Eva, Thedi
- Mechanics: Olivier, Javier, David
- Software: Andrzej, Orson, Greg, Thedi
- OHR site management: Erik
Status
Date | Event |
28-04-2014 | Idea for a special present for retiring colleague coined by Javier. |
09-05-2014 | First meeting. Main features and task forces defined. Aim to have a prototype by September. |
12 May 2014