It’s almost mid-April and that means the release of the smartwatch that everyone wants is nearly here, the Apple II watch by Aleator777! This beautiful project combines 3D printing and electronics to build an amazing retro Apple II-styled smartwatch. The case is 3D printed and painted to look like a tiny Apple II computer. Inside are Adafruit parts like a 1.8″ TFT, Powerboost 500, rotary encoder for the signature crown dial controller, and a Teensy 3.1 board powers the software for the watch. Check out the full-write up on Instructables, including this funny ‘press release':
CUPERTINO, California—September 9, 1984—Apple Computer Inc.® today unveiled Apple // watch™—its most personal device ever. Apple // watch introduces a revolutionary design and A BASIC USER INTERFACE created specifically for a smaller device. Apple // watch features A KNOB, an innovative way to SCROLL, without obstructing the display. The KNOB also serves as the RETURN button and a convenient way to PRESS RETURN. The CATHODE RAY TUBE display on Apple // watch features TEXT, a technology that ALLOWS YOU TO READ, providing a new way to quickly and easily access BASIC PROGRAMS. Apple // watch introduces a built-in VERY SMALL SPEAKER that discreetly enables an entirely new vocabulary of alerts and notifications you can HEAR. Apple Computer custom-designed its own 6502 PROCESSOR CUT IN HALF to miniaturize an entire computer architecture onto a PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD. Apple // watch also features TWO DISK DRIVES to pair seamlessly with your MAGNETIC STORAGE DISKS.Apple II Watch
Pricing & Availability Apple //w will be available in early 1985 starting at $1299 (US). Apple // watch is compatible with Apple // or Apple // Plus, Apple /// or Apple /// Plus, Apple //c, Apple //e, Apple Lisa, and Macintosh running on ELECTRICITY.
https://blog.adafruit.com/2015/04/09/the-apple-watch-everyone-wants/
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