goodwatch/README.md
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Howdy y'all,
This is a side project of mine to build a replacement circuit board
for the Casio 3208 module, used in the Casio CA-53W and related
calculator watches. It is probably not compatible with the 3228
module used in the Databank watches, which have four external buttons
instead of two. As a side project, it has no warranty whatsoever and
you shouldn't use it for anything.
In the rare case that you find this project to be useful, you owe me a
pint of good, hoppy pale ale. All license to use this project is
revoked if you try to pass off a pilsner instead.
This project is not yet public, but it will eventually be open source.
Please give me time to verify it first.
73 from Pizza Rat City,
--Travis
## Hardware Status
This replacement board is based around the CC430F6137, which combines
an MSP430 microcontroller with an LCD controller and a sub-GHz radio.
The initial version, the GoodWatch10, lacks a filter chain for the
radio and is only useful for verifying the correctness of the
non-radio portion of the design. It is believed to be correct, but
has not yet been manufactured or assembled for verification.
Assembly is a bit difficult, as components are 0201 wherever possible
and the central chip is QFN.
## Software Status
The firmware has not yet been written. We will aim for a
GCC-compatible image, focusing first on battery life and watch
functionality, only later on fancy radio features. Because of limited
power availability, initial applications will be transmit-only.