An experiment to test the limits of wrist-worn devices.
The Gauntlet was an experiment to see what kinds of form-factors could work for wrist-mounted computers. This device was based on a Raspberry Pi Zero W, and featured a full-color display, over eight hours of battery life, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and the ability to magnetically detach from the strap to become a handheld game emulator. While the project was fun to work on, the end result was too unwieldy to be used day-to-day. A second version is in the works that would be less than a quarter the size.
The Gauntlet can detach from the strap to become a game emulator for most consoles older than the N64. Here it's emulating a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
A shot with the acrylic faceplate installed, but before the button covers. The clock is internet-connected and updates time zones whenever connected to the internet.
A view of the Gauntlet mounted to my wrist. You can get a sense for how large it is.
Aside from being large, the Gauntlet stuck out a bit. This made it liable to get knocked around easily.
The leather strap was fastened with two buttons, and was decently comfortable.