Comments on: AD 1224 – An e-paper/LCD combined with analog watch.

By: Makkovik

Makkovik — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:54:42 +0000

and an alarm could be added.

By: Makkovik

Makkovik — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:12:21 +0000

Ty TF for posting it.

One note : I made an error on the last 2 pics, with the text : the ( 1-2 ) is ( 3-4 ) and the ( 3-4 ) is ( 1-2 ). And I’m sorry that the text is bigger than needed. It seemed ok when I made the pics.

By: Makkovik

Makkovik — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 20:40:53 +0000

This is the 2nd to be published, of 8 submissions. ( the others can be seen on my fb page : https://www.facebook.com/MinakiDesign )

This one took 1 month part time to do. I have 17 pages of notes ( 8 1/2 x 11 ) I do the case/band with Sketch Up, then print the screen with the zoom at the good distance, and finish with paint. ( to send as png ) I’ve used paint for the circles, the angled marks ( between the segments and the 60 marks for the seconds ), the hands and the colors.

In both style, the +6/+12 are wider than the rest. If I make a circle in the middle, there would be 6-12 equally sized segments forming a circle/disk. ( I have a few other versions )

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:19:28 +0000

Hi Makko/Matt, I didnt put 2 and 2 together there lol. Is this your first subsission on the blog?
I think it would make more sense to more people to have them start from the 12-1 postition but some people do like the more unusual layouts. Yeah if it was me Id be tempted to put the +6/+12 light seperate from the “normal” segments for clarity. Maybe a circle in the centre of the watch would be a good place, but again this is a subjective thing. You have certainly put some time and thought into this concept!

By: Makkovik

Makkovik — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:56:47 +0000

Hi pete. ty for your comment. I’ve specially choose 7 and 13 segments for the unusual side. As I wrote in the form the 24h format can start at 12-1 o’clock, if it’s more popular. ( Or the button #2 could have a 3rd option )

Would it be better to have a inner circle for the +6 / +12 light ? ( I’ve realized that there was this possibility after reading your comment )

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:21:49 +0000

I am a fan of hybrid watches that mix different display styles and tech. I have done a couple myself.
I think if you are going to use an analogue style display its best to stick with 12 or 24 sections. If you feel the need to use a different number its probably best to allways start from the regular 12 o’clock position so its easier for people to get thier head around. Its an interesting idea though so I support its unusualness (thats a real word now!) 5/Y Best of luck and welcome to the blog!