Smartwatch Project Kit

In this project, you will design a comprehensive smartwatch system capable of real-time sensing, multitasking firmware execution, wireless communication, and power-aware operation on a resource-constrained controller.

35 - 50 hours

to complete

Intermediate

difficulty

8-Week Smartwatch Program

August 17 – October 16, 2026

Time Commitment: 3–5 hours per week
Support: Kickoff meeting, live help twice a week, plus optional appointments
Included: Hardware kit, guided instructions, structured weekly milestones, and technical support
Recommended Prerequisites: basic programming experience, basic microcontroller experience, basic electronics understanding

Returns & Refunds
  • Short Circuit Voluntary 14-day Return Guarantee: You can return any item within 14-days following delivery. Items must be unused and in original packaging.
  • Customers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item arrived damaged, defective or incorrect.
  • To initiate a return email us at support@shortcct.com
  • Short Circuit Voluntary 14-day Return Guarantee: You can return any item within 14-days following delivery. Items must be unused and in original packaging.
  • Customers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item arrived damaged, defective or incorrect.
  • To initiate a return email us at support@shortcct.com

In this project, you will design a comprehensive smartwatch system capable of real-time sensing, multitasking firmware execution, wireless communication, and power-aware operation on a resource-constrained controller.

Five competencies. One real project.

Design modular embedded firmware for a real smartwatch system

Apply RTOS multitasking and real-time scheduling concepts

Organize and maintain scalable embedded codebases

Interface firmware with real hardware using standard protocols

Debug and validate embedded systems effectively

Skills mapped to what hiring managers at Samsung,
Intel, Bosch, and other hardware-driven companies
actively screen for.

Upon Project Completion You Will Have

Portfolio Project

Completed a tangible project to showcase on your resume

Industry Skills

Demonstrated key competencies valued by Samsung, Intel, Bosch, and more

Certificate

Received a sharable certificate for your LinkedIn profile

Move beyond theory and create real-world engineering
projects that showcase your skills, strengthen your
portfolio, and help you stand out to employers.

What's Included

LilyGo T-Watch 2020 V3

Full-featured smartwatch development platform

USB Cables

Cables for Mac and Windows

Certificate

Received a sharable certificate for your LinkedIn profile

3 Months Support

Virtual support from engineers

Prerequisites

Required

  • Introductory programming experience in C or C++
  • Comfort with basic programming concepts such as functions, control flow, arrays, and structs

Helpful

  • Introductory exposure to embedded systems
  • Introductory electronics knowledge