Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

Project Name: GPS Portable Module V2.0

Project Author: Fei Wolf Uno

Introduction

Using a free PCB to create a GPS smart watch!

Can last up to 100 days!

Netizens are drooling over it!

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

1. What are the highlights of this watch?

This is a GPS portable positioning watch 2.0, designed using ESP32C3 as the main control.

It has 5 major applicable scenarios and 7 major functions!

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

Applicable Scenarios
  • Suitable for backpackers, climbing, hiking
  • Can navigate using GPS with paper maps in outdoor areas with no network and low battery
  • As a regular smart electronic watch
  • As a backpack accessory
  • As a desktop ornament
In addition:
  • Adding a 4G module makes it a great anti-loss tool for the elderly
  • Adding solar charging can make it last “until the end of time”
Function Description

① Display system time

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

② Positioning function

After successful positioning, it will display the current latitude and longitude information

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

③ Compass function

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

④ Altitude display

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

⑤ Temperature and humidity display

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

⑥ Flashlight function, 4 adjustable levels

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

⑦ Screen-off display

After 60 seconds of inactivity, it automatically enters this interface, and after 30 minutes, it automatically powers off

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

To achieve these functions, the hardware design is not actually complex.

2. Hardware Part
Design Diagram

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

Schematic Diagram

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

PCB Diagram

Hardware Parameters
  • OnboardSHT30 Temperature and Humidity Sensor

  • BMP280 Barometer

  • PCF8563 RTC

  • QMC5883L Magnetometer

  • 4 pieces of0805 LED and vibration sensor.

  • Screen visible in sunlight: 1.3-inch large rectangular OLED with full viewing angle, clear even in sunlight.

  • ESP32C3 has USB CDC function for direct connection to a computer for one-click downloading, making development more convenient.

  • Ultra-low power consumption: Designed with area power control function, achieving one-button power on without adding buttons, maintaining power, and automatic shutdown. It can also disconnect the power supply except for the main control to achieve ultra-low power consumption.

3. DIY Considerations
About Power Consumption

After the main control and modules are powered off, only the RTC chip remains active, with a standby current of only 3uA, using a 500ma/h battery, it can standby for over 100 days.

With all functions on (except WiFi and Bluetooth), it can be used continuously for 7 hours.

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

About Welding

Temperature sensor, magnetometer, barometer are temperature-sensitive devices, need special protection before welding. Low-temperature solder and iron plate can be used for reflow soldering, temperature should not exceed 250℃.

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

② Pin headers need to be cut short in advance, welding should be kept smooth, do not scratch the battery.

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

③ Screen ribbon cable may touch the Type_c interface, please use necessary protective measures.

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

About Structural Design

The PCB adopts a 3D stacking design, making the structure more compact.

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

Shell material: TPU, very soft and wear-resistant

Shell back cover: 8001 transparent resin, light-transmitting and waterproof

3D printed parts can be made at Jialichuang 3D printing, cheap and easy to use

4. Open Source Material Download Guide

This project is open source: 3D models, schematic diagrams, PCB, and program code.

ForProject source files + video demonstration files】, please “scan the code” or “copy the link” to enter the open source page to view.

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

Scan to enter the open source page
Get 【circuit and other source files】

Copy the open source URL and open it in any browser:https://oshwhub.com/trustedzxz/gps-sui-shen-mo-kuai-v2-0

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

If you have any questions, you can comment and consult the original author under the open source project!

Create a Professional GPS Watch with ESP32C3: Lasting 100 Days on a Single Charge!

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