TI back to school sale this week ez430-chronos wireless dev platform wristwatch - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: wilfred
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2013, 07:58:16 am
content: /.

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2013, 09:03:27 am
content: If only these things had bluetooth.

author: mickpah
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2013, 10:43:17 am
content: must not buy more dev boards, must not buy more dev boards, must not buy more dev boards,looks coolone more won't hurt

author: HackedFridgeMagnet
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2013, 12:30:26 pm
content: Yeah got one, I need a watch.Also got the radio spectrum analyser.Good thing the courier normally turns up while my wife's at work.

author: PaulAm
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2013, 01:06:51 pm
content: Thanks for the pointer; it was on my list to pick up one of those.

author: Smokey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2013, 07:35:25 pm
content: nice find on the bluetooth one. I am one of those guys that hasn't worn a watch since I got a cell phone, but I might need to come up with some reasons to wear one again with all these smart watches.

author: Corporate666
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 03, 2013, 08:05:20 pm
content: Thanks for the post, just picked one up!TI seems to really be bringing the bacon lately... big discounts on dev kits and $25 gift card I still have to use

author: AudioplatinumService
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2013, 10:07:55 pm
content: Picked up!Tnx for info!

author: aargee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2013, 05:05:00 am
content: Stumbled upon these after wandering around the TI site trying to get the spectrum analyzer (the discount code expired). Of course it's now on its way, free shipping to Aus as well!Damn you TI and your cheap goodies!!!

author: kayvee
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2013, 06:13:00 am
content: I see mine has shipped, woohooAye, TI the wallet loosener.

author: PaulAm
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2013, 03:37:22 pm
content: Ran across this if you want to sync the watch using ntpLink to the source code on github is in the video description.

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2013, 07:18:59 pm
content: Is it free worldwide shipping? If so, it is a pretty sweet deal.

author: HackedFridgeMagnet
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2013, 11:15:06 pm
content: I forgot to check and cant see it easily.Does anyone know what sort of battery life to expect?With and without the wireless on.

author: wedge
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2013, 11:50:09 pm
content: Quote from: HackedFridgeMagnet on September 05, 2013, 11:15:06 pmHi,take a look here :http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/slau292e/slau292e.pdf, on page 62 Table 4-1.It depends on more factor than wireless on/off.I have one for about 6 month. I'm playing with it every two or three days, checking temp, playing with accelerometer, ... and never change the battery.Regards,Wedge

author: HackedFridgeMagnet
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2013, 12:10:48 am
content: Thanks wedge

author: wedge
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2013, 12:32:55 am
content: Quote from: ivan747 on September 05, 2013, 07:18:59 pmbtw,every order i made on the ti store was free worldwide, extra fast shipping.Even when i ordered sample, they use fedex, and i was delivered in 48h...(texas to france)Regards

author: Cones
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2013, 11:53:08 am
content: They tried to deliver mine this morning. I have to wait till ext week now and have it delivered to work instead.Very quick service.Mark

author: bookaboo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2013, 11:18:47 pm
content: Thanks for info

author: microbug
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2013, 03:20:29 pm
content: The 433 mhz model coupon is not working anymore, I ordered the 868mhz model.

author: brainwash
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2013, 01:22:23 pm
content: The MetaWatch / SmartWatch is available for 39.99$. This one has bluetooth and a slightly improved look, along with Android and iOS SDKs.https://estore.ti.com/MSP-WDS430BT1000AD-Bluetooth-Wearable-Watch-development-system-with-Analog-Digital-display-P2446.aspxCoupon code: META_BTS

author: mrflibble
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2013, 01:47:31 pm
content: Thanks for the heads up. Too bad it's for the clunky WDS430BT1000AD and not for the spiffy WDS430BT2000D. And incidentally, it's $49.99 ... not $39.99. Just for the hell of it I checked if that code happens to apply to the WDS430BT2000D as well, but alas no.

author: mickpah
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2013, 11:49:13 pm
content: Quote from: mrflibble on September 10, 2013, 01:47:31 pmthis is actually perfect for me.Teaching my boy to tell the time -want to hack it to show digital time at push os a button, the idea being he reads the analogue face first then can check it against digital.

author: HackedFridgeMagnet
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2013, 11:59:45 pm
content: My boy has already got ownership of the ez430-chronos that I bought.I just said he can have it as long as i can play with it occasionally.He is very impressed with the features, especially the accelerometer, maybe it will get him interesting in programming.Was that a java app that came with the software? It doesn't really window properly on my machine. Windows 7 64 bit.

author: HackedFridgeMagnet
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2013, 12:33:04 am
content: There is a link on the doco.you download it.www.ti.com/chronoswiki

author: mrflibble
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2013, 07:55:56 am
content: Quote from: mickpah on September 10, 2013, 11:49:13 pmFor that purpose this watch should be just the ticket. And the accelerometer should enable some extra fun too.

author: arekm
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 25, 2013, 08:55:09 pm
content: Again available in a bit different form - 29.99$http://e2e.ti.com/blogs_/b/msp430blog/archive/2013/11/19/chronos-black-friday-deal.aspx

author: Tom
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 26, 2013, 03:52:31 pm
content: Quote from: arekm on November 25, 2013, 08:55:09 pmThank you so much for the heads up. I assumed this deal had been long gone judging by the dates of the earlier posts. Good to see TI put it on sale again. 50% off of $58 with free shipping is such a great deal on a watch/dev tool like this.