Artemis Watch 2.0 Delivers a Programmable Slice of NASA History Straight to Your Wrist

Artemis Watch 2.0 is CircuitMess’s latest wearable, released just days after NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission entered orbit around the moon, that provides space aficionados with a new way to stay up to date on lunar activity. This smartwatch enables users to customize its behavior from the start and can be effortlessly integrated into your daily routine.

The main body of this device is a transparent plastic rectangle measuring 1.77 x 0.5 x 2.76 inches, which is small enough to go unnoticed while still providing a full glimpse of the internals, which is a very amazing retro-futuristic design touch. The black strap and orange accents complete the design, which will be quite familiar to anyone who grew up reading space adventure stories. You can also change the look with any of the four optional strap designs in the collector bundle, which should offer you some ideas on how to match it to your outfit or mood. This futuristic watchface is centered on a 1.44-inch full-color LCD display that displays clear information with visible circuitry for good measure.

Inside, there’s a dual-core ESP32 microcontroller with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to connect to an Android or iPhone, depending on your preferences. A six-axis accelerometer and gyroscope measure movement, while a compass and temperature probe provide depth to the data, which you may use for whatever unique project you have in mind at the time. A rechargeable lithium polymer battery powers everything via a USB-C port; however, keep in mind that you’ll only have about 2-3 hours between charges. It is not something you would want to rely on for all-day use. Connecting the watch to your phone and receiving notifications via the companion interface is just the beginning; the open source firmware is the icing on the cake. They’ve practically given anyone the permission to download, modify, and upload new versions without limitation.

Python runs natively on the hardware, and they also support the CircuitBlocks visual programming environment for complete beginners as well as the full Arduino IDE for those who are more experienced. That means the youngsters can design bespoke watch faces with mission-inspired images or construct basic games that respond to arm movements. Others can monitor temperature changes while hiking, or design new apps that activate the buzzer and LEDs based on compass headings, since the possibilities are limitless.

Speaking of options, CircuitMess priced the standalone version at 129 dollars with free shipping from their online store, but if you want to spend a little more money, you can upgrade to the 149 dollar collector bundle for some extra straps or spend 399 dollars on the Mars Exploration package, which includes the watch and a Perseverance rover building kit at a discounted price.
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