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They turn the classic Casio F91W watch into a smart watch.

GitLab user Pegor named the project Kepler F91. | Font: Pegor

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A user of the GitLab platform managed to convert the classic clock Cassius F91W in smart watchwhich retains the aesthetics of the original device and includes an OLED screen as well as Bluetooth support.

Modernized classic

Japanese company Cassius launched the watch F91W in 1989. Made of quartz and 21 grams waterproof, the device includes a flashlight, a stopwatch and an alarm clock.

These years Cassius F91W They continue to sell, and a GitLab platform user identified as Pegor has taken advantage of this popularity to turn them into smartwatches.

In a project called F91 Kepler, this user shared a transformation of the iconic Casio watch, to which he added new elements and features, such as an OLED screen and Bluetooth support.

The clock panel allows you to turn on notifications for text messages and phone calls from the device you are connected to through the aforementioned channel. In addition, the device has an autonomy of about 15 days.

Casio watch model F91W.
Casio watch model F91W. | Font: CASIO.

still in development

The user announced the opening of this project for various collaborations in order to introduce new technical characteristics into the device.

To do this, he mentioned some features that he intends to include. One of them is to increase the autonomy and energy efficiency of the device.

The company also plans to implement audio capabilities in the watch, as well as the ability to automatically make calls thanks to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. (Europe Press)

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