The Raspberry Pi Pico Powered Cyberpunk Neck Watch
The Raspberry Pi Pico powered cyberpunk neck watch is more than just a timekeeping device. With a bit of ingenuity and creativity, you can put a mighty amount of functionality into such a small form factor, and that’s what one maker and developer has done with their Raspberry Pi-powered wearable.
A stylish and trendy wearable, the Pi Pico cyberpunk watch includes a clock, the ability to scroll text, display gif animations, show static pictures, and even has a sleep mode for saving battery life.
The Creation Process
Created by Yakroo, a maker and developer, this Raspberry Pi project is a unique take on the trendy cyberpunk watch. Yakroo puts a lot of effort into this project, utilising a Waveshare RP2040 Zero board, along with a custom PCB and cyberpunk design.
The battery life of this wearable can last up to a full week, depending on how often the clock is activated. The clock itself is actually driven by a RP2040-Zero module from Waveshare, along with a DS3231M+TRL real-time clock module and an ST7789 TFT LCD screen for visual output.
Yakroo’s custom PCB was printed using PCBWay, and you can find the design on their website. The project itself is programmed in MicroPython, and the LCD screen features a user interface with all sorts of customisable options.
You can check out the interface in the video below.
Comprehensive Breakdown
For a closer look at this Raspberry Pi project, you can find a comprehensive breakdown on Hackster, including wiring diagrams and detailed explanations.
With the rise of smartphones, many folks have abandoned traditional timekeeping methods like pocket watches and wristwatches. But with projects like this one, there’s a unique and stylish alternative to be found, and we’re excited to see where it goes.
If you’re interested in following this Pi Pico project and future work from Yakroo, you can find them on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.
