V4: GameDEX

Don’t mind the coding time. Some of us still choose the Arduino IDE over VS Code for embedded development, and honestly, it gets the job done.

This is RIFT (still working on a proper acronym because every good project deserves an acronym that sounds cooler than it probably should).

RIFT is an open-source smartwatch ecosystem that has evolved through multiple generations, from a simple ESP32-powered smartwatch into a platform focused on productivity, STEM tools, and now gaming.

GameDEX is the fourth major iteration of the project and introduces a gaming-focused experience featuring:

• Chess engine support
• Arcade games
• Puzzle games
• Party games
• Expanded software capabilities
• Improvements to the custom operating system

The goal is to explore what a smartwatch can become when it is treated as a platform rather than just a notification device.

I’ll be linking the source code and GitHub repository in the next devlog.