Bangle.js 1 Charger Question

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  • First, let me say, I'm a big fan of my Bangle.js - it's an amazing piece of hardware, and I've really enjoyed using it and developing a few apps for it.

    Unfortunately, my charging cable for it died some time ago, and my previous attempt at an Amazon replacement didn't work.

    I'm planning on buying a Bangle 2, but I was hoping to find either verification that the charging cable works for both devices (allowing me to order a spare for the B2 that works for both), or (since I live in the states) that I could order the replacement cable for the B1 while I was ordering my B2. But, I just went in the store, and it looks like they are out of B1 charging cables (or maybe not - it says they're "In Stock" in the store [https://shop.espruino.com/banglejs-cable­], but when I try to actually place the order, I can't checkout because they aren't in stock ("Products marked with *** are not available in the desired quantity or not in stock!").

    So, my questions are:
    1) Does the B2 charging cable work for the B1?
    2) If not, does anyone know if the B1 cables are going to be (can be) restocked, or has that train sailed?

    Thanks!

  • 1) No, they are different

  • I think with a new cable there will be no problems. Since the first model is available, there will be cables. In any case, @Gordon will clarify the situation.

  • Hi - right now we're out of stock of Bangle.js 1 cables as you noted, but I am trying to get more, so I'd hope to be able to get them in the shop in maybe 2 weeks.

    But yes, Bangle.js 2 cables won't work on Bangle.js 1.

  • Hey, how about a $50 watch with a charging cable? Here the guy @kp115069 on the forum sells, just from the states.
    Good deal. Will be like a spare watch for half the price.
    http://forum.espruino.com/conversations/­372501/#comment16398133

  • Can confirm what @Serj said about my eBay listing. The Bangle.js 1 watch I'm selling also comes with the original charging cable. Although, it seems you only need the cable and not an extra watch--in that case it would be a waste to buy the device, even at half-price.
    (just changed the listing price to $25 when it was previously $50)

  • Thanks, everyone!

    I wound up ordering one of the sets of wires from Amazon listed in this post: http://forum.espruino.com/conversations/­361787/#comment15903737

    For future reference, it was this pair: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QMVS1TH/ref­=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XZMS2MHV9FZQ1XY­ADFAB

    When ordering that, you get a pair of cables, each with a different polarity. In my case, the black cable was a perfect fit for my Bangle.js 1 watch.

    Thanks again!

  • Thanks for the update! If you do get some with the wrong polarity I guess you might be able to ping out the magnets and turn them around so that the cable attaches with the wires the right way around?

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