The Bitcoin Watchmaker publishes original build logs, machining experiments, movement-design notes, and technical lessons from developing a mechanical watch inspired by Bitcoin.
This archive is the primary record: direct observations from the workshop, long-form write-ups, and ongoing research into horology, CNC, tooling, and Bitcoin-native complications.
TLDRWorking on a watch, I'm tweaking the dial and hands to include super-luminova in the center, which will glow brightly. The precise micrometric adjustments are challenging, and planning the movement mechanism is next. 🕰️ For a deeper dive, check out the video link.
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Playing around with the Dial and hands, Im leaving a whole in the center to add the super-luminova.
Tricky measurements with the micrometric extrudes, it's time to start thinking about the movement.
TLDRStarting with Fusion 360 and imported an SVG to experiment; looking forward to testing out designs on the NSCNC Elara, Mira, and Lathe. If you're tinkering with CNC machines and design software, follow along for hands-on insights and perhaps some inspiration! 🛠️
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Total newb here, imported the svg into fusion 360, started playing around.
Waiting for the NSCNC Elara, Mira and Lathe to start making some tests!
TLDRThe blog post seems to focus on a "paper test," but it's quite sparse on details. If you're interested, it might be worth checking the link for more context or to see the video, which seems to be the main content. 🤔 If paper tests and Bitcoin sound intriguing, it could be worth a quick click.
TLDRThe blog post, "Study Time," hints at a need for personal growth or skill enhancement, possibly in a creative or technical field, as suggested by the image of a sketch. It's a brief nudge to embrace learning and improvement. 🎨
TLDRYou're diving deeper into watch design with Adobe Illustrator, even if the initial sketches aren't perfect. You're seeing potential in the proportions and envisioning a cool combo of a see-through dial, leather strap, and unique hands. It's a reminder that creativity often starts rough but can lead to something great. 🎨
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The adventure continues in Adobe Illustrator.
Here are some sketch followups (yeah It looks aweful, but let's keep on going, I can see a promise in the proportions and future):
Im thinking, maybe have a seethrough dial, leather strap, and funky looking hands.
TLDRStarting a watch design journey with basics, using Adobe Illustrator for sketches. Keeping it simple with a no-frills watch design since manufacturing is uncharted territory. 🕰️
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The adventure begins in a sketching software Im confortable with, Adobe Illustrator.
As I know nothing about manufacturing, I'll take it easier on myself and do a watch without any complications
