1.2" Smartwatch Kit
The OLED faces labs ported to a 240x240 round color GC9A01 display, the same panel used in cheap smartwatches.
Key part: round display (store listing) (kit photo still needed)
Key Features
- Uses the GC9A01 Round TFT
- Uses the GC9B72 Smartwatch Display
- Uses the Momentary Push Buttons
- Uses the Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040
- Uses the SSD1306 128×64 OLED
Key Benefits
- Free, open lessons. The Robot Faces textbook has the kit page, wiring, and MicroPython code.
- Classroom friendly. Built on a solderless breadboard or no-solder connectors.
- Instant feedback. Students see their code's results on lights or a display.
- Budget. Under $10 (display and Pico together).
Parts
| Part (price) | Role |
| Raspberry Pi Pico ($4) | Microcontroller |
| GC9A01 Round TFT ($3.19) | Display |
| GC9B72 Smartwatch Display ($5.39) | Display |
| Momentary Push Buttons | Input button / switch |
| SSD1306 128×64 OLED | Display |
| 830-Point Breadboard ($1.10) | Breadboard |
| Micro-USB Data Cable ($2.50) | Power and programming cable |
Microcontroller listed first. Prices shown only where known; see the source book for quantities, wiring, and current prices.
About this kit: From the Robot Faces collection.
Source: Robot Faces
Source: Robot Faces