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Yes, I know the specs of the watch. No, I do not expect a completely different watch than B.js 2, I need a low-power microcontroller on my wrist, but with additional features.

About the premium price: I'm willing to reasonably overpay for the things that are needed: Qi, speaker, larger AoD screen, different case, different GPS module.
And above, I gave examples of premium prices, relatively speaking, this is from $ 300 and more, this is not at all x1.5-1.7 B.js2 price.

And to be honest, cheapest version of Apple watches costs $ 250 - $ 300, and the max is > $ 800

Yes, there are no problems if you do not load the watch, but I constantly use timers, voracious watch faces, so I charge my B.js2 1-2 times a week. And now I not use GPS every day, as I did with the first B.js.

With Qi will be very convenient. Let's say I have a power bank with Qi, which can be used to charge both the phone and the watch while traveling. Some phones even have Reverse Wireless Charging.

Yes, I understand, but the Qi charger can be sold separately, in general, it’s good if it is possible to charge the future model both by wire and without wire by Qi.

Let's say there will be 2 models on sale, the old one will be cheaper, and the new one will be more expensive (pro version). On the contrary, I would like a more thoughtful device, even more expensive ( x 1.2, x 1.5, x 1.7 $). With a simple good speaker, good vibro, fast GPS, with case which can be simply disassembled and replaced with parts, no oxidized contacts, and so on. But inside there should be a low-power SoC and more biggest AoD screen.

If someone needs a minimalistic Open Source watch, at the cheapest price, then this is PineTime, with all their limitations.

Looks really great!
In this form factor, it's really cool!

To load apps, you need to disconnect the iPhone and either use a laptop/desktop, or install the $2 WebBLE app

I will add:
to install apps from an iPhone to B.js, you can install a free app Connect Browser https://apps.apple.com/us/app/connect-br­owser/id1543475842
with which you can also use https://www.espruino.com/ide/

And before install apps from an iPhone to B.js you need to disconnect the watch from bluetooth iPhone settings and connect to ConnectBrowser app EACH TIME.

Thank you for your work! And also thanks to the community for participating :)

@Gordon is there any chance that the new B.js watch will have wireless charging according to the Qi standard?

Hey! Nice topic =)

Here:
GPS Breadcrumbs: app should automatically save GPS waypoints when a person moves and fall asleep when B.js idle for a long time (a person not moves). The app should then guide the person back from point to point, automatically. The idea is to have many intermediate saved GPS points, for example, to wander around an unfamiliar city or forest and then return back along the same route.

There are similar applications, but there you need to mark and select waypoints yourself: GPS Navigation, Waypointer Moto, Way Pointer.

I'm just thinking why a speaker is needed in a new B.js 3 watch, f.e.:

To quickly find the watch (you can set a signal to BT disconnect, for example);
For alarm;
For games (simple music like a midi, sfx), MIDI support would be cool;
For a speech synthesizer, for example, to tell the current time;
For extreme situations, if the speaker is loud enough, it can be used when a person lost in the forest or to be more noticeable when riding a bicycle at night or as a bicycle bell (nothing unusual is needed here, just a loud squeak).

Your options :)

My 2 cents: It would be great if the launcher and app loading times could be reduced. At the moment, a long time Loading ... most annoying in daily use.

@Gordon

Backups are a neat idea, but I do wonder if they'd just end up out of date really quickly?

At the very least, a more or less stable version of a fully customized watch for the needs of a certain person will saved, and all I will have to do is restore the other person's backup. Compatibility with different firmware versions is in question, but then you just need to install the latest firmware and then restore the backup.

For a new user, this seems to be the easiest option to get a polished version of the BJS watch, and then play around, change apps.
But here, of course, just a backup is not enough, more explanations and real examples of use are needed. Otherwise, how, the other person will know the nuances of use?

Great! I especially liked the possibility of typing, it turns out that you can combine this system with a browser and surf the Internet (f.e. combine with Vimium plugin)?
Theoretically, it is possible to make a device with affordable means that will help, say, paralyzed people or people with injured hands.

Then you can dream up and combine it with Espruino, and things from the real world, for example, control a quadcopter. But that's just a thought =)
Yes, it would be great to see some new AI project on the BJS watch!

By the way, I saw a new video on the forum earlier, because notifications of new messages come to my mail. However, everything is at hand on YouTube, in the future it will be possible to quickly find any video =)

To be honest, I'm just surprised that there can be problems with a stuff like backlighting. But it's ok.

Hi! I suggest installing and testing this widget: https://banglejs.com/apps/?id=lightswitc­h
With this widget you can control the backlight of the screen. Just be sure to read the instructions for the widget, there you can not only turn off and turn on the screen backlight at any time by pressing the widget, but also change the screen brightness level.

@Hank Interestingly, I also thought about the need for a separate thread with use cases, where users could share examples from their real life how they use the BJS watch, and also share their watch backups so that you can install a customized version of another person's watch and play around, it's easy to do :)

It is a pity that the BJS2 watch is not tested by Anthony Young from the LTT team, because he is more geeky and technically advanced.

That's right, for most users, BJS watch should be as friendly as possible right out of the box, and advanced users can always customize the watch for themselves.

A simple case: let's say I'm not a technical user with an iPhone, I took the watch out of the box, and what's next? Where are the applications? That is, I have to google to understand that I cannot install apps from the browser, that I still need to buy an additional application just to install something on my watch. Full support only for android users, given that there are quite a lot of users with an iPhone, and it is not known whether there will be an analogue of GadgetBridge at all? Is popularization possible without full support for both platforms?

There are some things that are not obvious, for example, I have to disconnect the bluetooth every time to install something from the BJS app store.

Perhaps if the watch came with a booklet for use and settings, it would be a little easier for non-technical users to master? Since after setting the clock becomes much better than those that go by default, it’s hard to understand in a few days.

Perhaps we need a separate thread where we will to discuss such problems, if there is a desire to expand the audience. I don't want watches to be just for geeks, on the contrary, it would be nice if the number of owners became more :)

Great! Interesting details! I hope the students enjoy it 👍
Now there are almost no AI-based projects in the repository with apps :(
https://banglejs.com/apps/
Hope the situation gets better!

By the way, do you have a practice of recording lectures on video? Or is it prohibited? It would be great to listen to upcoming lectures on AI in combination with technologies such as TensorFlow Lite, BJS watch, etc 👍

Thank you, Sir, THIS made my day!

I still remember the previous video that I associate with AI on the BJS watch , kudos!
By the way, if it doesn't bother you, please add that previous video to your YouTube channel, it's most convenient to subscribe and watch there!

Also, such works inspire to invest time and energy in open-source!

Project Idea: Virtual Mouse based on BJS watch + TensorFlow. Thus, the cursor and buttons will be controlled by moving an empty hand on the table or in the air, simulating mouse movement :)

Cheers!

My B.js3 wishlist:

• Leave the same screen technology as Bangle.js v2 have. It's great, height of perfection!
  
• Light weight, not much larger than the second model.
  
• A larger screen size, because in the second version some elements feel small. Resolution can be left at the same level.
  
• Slightly improve the screen in terms of color.
  
• Ability to disassemble case with simple methods, with the same IP level (or higher).
  
• Lack of problems with contact corrosion (possibly by adding only one charging method - Qi wireless).
  
• A simple speaker.
  
• Saving all sensors from the second version.
  
• Buttons. On the one hand, it's nice when there are several buttons and you can control it in winter with gloves, like in the first Bangle.js model. For example, the position of the buttons can be as in Pebble watch. But on the other hand, the buttons are unreliable, they can break, which we observe in the second version of BJS. Now I try not to use the button as much as possible, waking up my BJS2 screen by tapping on the case (top right corner) + adding software control buttons. Maybe, a good engineering solution might be to completely abandon the buttons. Is it possible? Let's say an ideal tapping mechanism on the case that imitates buttons (virtual buttons) + make one button recessed into the watch case for a hard reset and flashing, so that you can only press the button with a needle.
  

Well, if the watch is in excellent condition, then I'm interested in buying it. I could then use them as a gift :)

Further, it would probably be better to communicate in private messages.

Hello!
What about the screen? Is he completely fine? Button and contacts in perfect order?

Wow! Great! I hope he and the team get serious about testing, as some apps and widgets make a huge difference to the user experience for the better. For example, Pattern Launcher, Widget Editor, Touchscreen Calibration, etc.

For example, how can you immediately understand that you can do such things: combine an alarm clock + a widget that will show the time until the alarm is activated?
You can miss out on important things like automatic time calibration or the ability to backup and restore data. I hope Linus and his friends will get to such nuances.

In general, I hope that the potential of the Bangle.js2 will be fully revealed!

My way: I took 2 adhesive tapes (one is denser and more sticky, the second is small and transparent), then I cut out a small patch and sealed the middle contacts with the denser tape, then I pasted a patch of transparent tape over it. Cheap, good hold, easy to remove. Not felt by hand.

The transparent tape is bent a little from above and glued with the sticky side to the sticky one, forming a small grip for easy removal and re-gluing.

Sure! Added a link to the store after the picture. Very similar to my strap in appearance and price.