One of main issues I wanted to resolve from the Apple II Watch was the the internal mounting for components. The body is the largest component by far and is the most complicated. I split the case into four main 3D printed components: a body, face plate, control plate, and rear cap. The case itself is made out of 3D printed 'ABS-Like' Objet resin reinforced with 20 gauge aluminum plates, fastened to the sides with stainless steel M2.5 screws, which pair with internal, captive nuts. I made many of the design decisions based on issues that I had with the Apple II Watch, which were mostly strength related. I designed the case using Fusion 360, which is my go-to CAD software (it's free for students and hobbyists!). I spent many hours browsing digital archives of old advertisements and auction listings to get a better feel for their design and styling. The shape of the case and screen selection is drawn from this device.Įxceedingly quaint by modern consumer electronic standards, transistor radios were bleeding edge when they first became available in the 50s. Kirk himself briefly wore a wrist communicator. The 3000 series in particular had a strong bearing on the color scheme of the watch.įar more futuristic than my own device, Capt. I still love the series and constantly draw from the depth of retro-futuristic detail the designers put into the series.

Several years back, I built a big, clunky, handheld PipBoy. The user interface for my watch is largely drawn from the Venture Bros.-style device. Although there are many instances of similar devices, here are the main sources from which I drew inspiration when designing the watch:Įvery mad science family needs a way to stay in touch, right? If you're part of the Venture crew, then you receive a fairly stylish and compact wristwatch communicator.

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