Building a Pip Boy Themed Smartwatch
A new smartwatch inspired by the Pip Boy from the Fallout series has been created by Huy Vector. This device features a Xiao ESP32-S3 board, a heart rate sensor, and a 1.54" LCD screen, all while maintaining a classic Pip Boy aesthetic. The build is designed to be practical and wearable, diverging from the traditional bulky Pip Boy design.
- ▪The smartwatch is based on a Xiao ESP32-S3 board for wireless connectivity.
- ▪It includes a MAX30102 heart rate sensor to monitor vital signs.
- ▪The device features a 1.54" LCD screen with a Pip Boy themed interface.
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Building A Pip Boy Themed Smartwatch No comments by: Zoe Skyforest May 19, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy One of the problems with good science fiction is that it introduces us to all kinds of cool devices that we can’t actually have in real life. [Huy Vector] has tried to fix that a little with this fantastic smartwatch build inspired by everybody’s favorite wrist computer from the Fallout series. The build is based around a Xiao ESP32-S3 board, which hosts the capable microcontroller and has all that useful wireless connectivity built in. It’s hooked up to a MAX30102 heart rate sensor to collect the wearer’s vital signs, as well as a 1.54″ LCD screen for displaying the fantastic Pip Boy themed interface. Power is courtesy of a small lithium-ion cell tucked in behind the display.
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