Comments on: Cyclone – Rotating LCD Display Watch Concept

By: Makkovik

Makkovik — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:07:05 +0000

this is nice to know. I’ll try it someday.

By: Makkovik

Makkovik — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:00:46 +0000

The basic idea is very nice. I would prefer if all the number where vertical and the upside up. ( all like the number at 12 o’clock ) The numbers at 3 and 9 o’clock can be wider. Also, I prefer 2 buttons per side, when there is 4. I like when digital watch have +/- buttons and not just a +. Have you tried an X version ?

By: mushy

mushy — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:48:53 +0000

I like the idea of a cyclone watch as well if it can be done, Andrew.

By: Leonard Lee Kah Khiong

Leonard Lee Kah Khiong — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:29:32 +0000

The basic idea is good! Good luck!

By: Andrew Joy

Andrew Joy — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:09:40 +0000

I have created & submitted a Mark 2 Version of the Cyclone: Spinning LCD Watch, which feature Mode indicator symbols in the centre instead of the letters A: AM / P: PM. As shown in the diagrams shown above.

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:47:56 +0000

Yeah I use a free Microsoft Gif Animator (just google that). You just create a bunch of images (Gifs) (in this case with the numbers rotated a small amount) then add them in order and that creates a basic animation (like a flip book). The number of frames and the duartion of each allows you too get the speed at what you imagine it would be.
Very easy to do but really helpful to describe a moving display like this.

By: Andrew Joy

Andrew Joy — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:27:12 +0000

Triple Yin Yang: http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/2012/01/triple-yin-yang-watch-contemplates-the-time/
The Zodiacs: http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/2012/02/zodiac-analogue-watch-does-not-require-mystical-powers-to-read/
Safe Dials: http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/2012/05/safe-cracker-watch-ideal-for-bank-robbers/
Hive Honey Comb: http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/2012/06/hive-lcd-watch-design/
Hour Glass Sand clock: http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/2012/07/hourglass-digital-sand-lcd-watch-with-dual-display/
Meteors / Asteroids: http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/2012/08/retro-computer-games-inspired-lcd-watch/
Synaesthesia Multi LED / music:
http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/2012/08/synaesthesia-led-binary-sequential-watch/

By: Andrew Joy

Andrew Joy — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:22:42 +0000

Yes I agree, but I currently don’t have a animation tool to animate my watch displays / screens at the moment.
Could you recommend a useful free animation tool that is easy / simple to use?

By: Andrew Joy

Andrew Joy — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:20:21 +0000

I would like to thank Tokyo flash for publishing this latest (8th) watch design concept on the Design Blog. I welcome both comments & constructive criticism about this or any other design that I have had add to the design challenge blog.
If you wish to check my other designs please copy & paste the Following Link:
http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/?s=ANDREW+UK

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:38:27 +0000

I Like the idea, but I dont know how feasible it is. I imagine that the LCD would need to be pretty dense to get a fluid look to the display. An animation would have been a useful tool for this design so we could see the kind of speed the time would rotate. Would it be quite slow for easy reading or speed up and slow down when the time is needed etc?. support worthy idea 5/Y Best of luck Andrew!