Huy Vector Builds 1.54-Inch Pip Boy Smartwatch With ESP32-S3 and Heart-Rate Sensor
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Updated · Hackaday · May 19
Huy Vector Builds 1.54-Inch Pip Boy Smartwatch With ESP32-S3 and Heart-Rate Sensor
2 articles · Updated · Hackaday · May 19
Huy Vector turned Fallout’s fictional Pip Boy into a compact smartwatch, pairing a Xiao ESP32-S3 board with a 1.54-inch LCD and MAX30102 heart-rate sensor.
A small lithium-ion battery sits behind the display, while built-in wireless capability from the ESP32-S3 handles connectivity and brass hardware doubles as capacitive touch controls.
Copper tubing, brass fittings and a leather strap give the device a retro-industrial look, preserving the series’ green-on-black interface in a more wearable format.
The build departs from the franchise’s bulky forearm computer, but the smaller watch design makes the homage practical for everyday use.
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