The original cradle put the Bangle.js 1 sideways - it felt like there wasn't much choice since it's quite heavy, and the buttons helped to locate it in the stand. However Bangle.js 2 is lighter and could go the right way up...
So... Right way up:
+ : Can just use normal apps/clocks as normal
- : Stand could be top-heavy
- : Much trickier to put the watch in
- : Less compatible with other watch straps
- : Design the stand to be strong could be problematic
Sideways:
+ : Button can be facing up, so you just press down to use it
+ : Just drop the watch on and Gravity does the rest
+ : Stand would be low profile, strong and sturdy
+ : It's a similar design to what we have now, so I know it'll work ok
. : Screen is square so we can just rotate it in software when on charge with an app
- : You need to install a special app or stuff on the screen will be sideways
Right now I'm thinking sideways - but what do you think?
Anything on the Bangle.js 1 stand that you disliked?
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I'm starting to look into creating a charge cradle for Bangle.js along the lines of the Bangle.js 1 Charge Cradle, as it'd be nice to offer it and ship out alongside the KickStarter campaign
Does anyone have any thoughts/requests here?
The original cradle put the Bangle.js 1 sideways - it felt like there wasn't much choice since it's quite heavy, and the buttons helped to locate it in the stand. However Bangle.js 2 is lighter and could go the right way up...
So... Right way up:
Sideways:
Right now I'm thinking sideways - but what do you think?
Anything on the Bangle.js 1 stand that you disliked?
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