# project — Open Hardware Directory

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**18 project listed.**

## Meshtastic Wearable Node on T-Watch S3

Flash the LILYGO T-Watch S3 with Meshtastic firmware to create a wrist-worn LoRa mesh networking node with touchscreen control, making it one of the few true wearable Meshtastic devices available.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/meshtastic-wearable-node-on-t-watch-s3) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/meshtastic-wearable-node-on-t-watch-s3/md)

## My TTGO Watch: ESP32 Smartwatch Firmware for T-Watch 2020

The "hedge" GUI framework transforms the LILYGO T-Watch 2020 (V1/V2/V3) into a full-featured smartwatch with watch faces, step counting, Gadgetbridge notifications, weather, navigation, and a modular app ecosystem.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/my-ttgo-watch-esp32-smartwatch-firmware-for-t-watch-2020) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/my-ttgo-watch-esp32-smartwatch-firmware-for-t-watch-2020/md)

## qpaperOS — E-Ink Smartwatch Firmware for T-Wrist

A minimal open-source smartwatch firmware for the LILYGO T-Wrist E-Paper with 3D-printable case, always-on time display, battery status, and deep-sleep for ~4-day battery life.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/qpaperos-e-ink-smartwatch-firmware-for-t-wrist) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/qpaperos-e-ink-smartwatch-firmware-for-t-wrist/md)

## CyberWatch — Cyberpunk-Themed T-Watch S3 Firmware

A Cyberpunk 2077–inspired custom firmware for the LILYGO T-Watch S3, featuring a neon app grid with system info, clocks, settings, tools, and a flashlight — all skinned in a dark, futuristic aesthetic.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/cyberwatch-cyberpunk-themed-t-watch-s3-firmware) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/cyberwatch-cyberpunk-themed-t-watch-s3-firmware/md)

## T-Watch S3 ESPHome Integration for Home Assistant

A complete ESPHome configuration for the LILYGO T-Watch S3 that enables all onboard hardware — touchscreen, accelerometer, microphone, speaker, IR blaster, and voice assistant — through Home Assistant integration.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-watch-s3-esphome-integration-for-home-assistant) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-watch-s3-esphome-integration-for-home-assistant/md)

## T-Glass iOS Notification Display and Image Capture App

Custom ESP-IDF applications for the LILYGO T-Glass V2 smart glasses, including a BLE-based iOS notification mirror (ANCS) and a remote image capture app, showcasing the wearable AMOLED prism display platform.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-glass-ios-notification-display-and-image-capture-app) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-glass-ios-notification-display-and-image-capture-app/md)

## LVGL Smart Watch UI for LILYGO T-Encoder Pro

A SquareLine Studio–designed LVGL smart watch demo ported to the LILYGO T-Encoder Pro's AMOLED display, using a lean custom SH8601 display driver and CHSC5816 touch driver — a ready-to-extend firmware template.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lvgl-smart-watch-ui-for-lilygo-t-encoder-pro) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lvgl-smart-watch-ui-for-lilygo-t-encoder-pro/md)

## T-Watch 2020 Arduino Framework with Custom Watch Faces

Build a custom watch face application on the LILYGO T-Watch 2020 (V1/V2/V3) using the Arduino framework, LVGL graphics, and the official TTGO TWatch Library, with time sync, touchscreen interaction, and expandable app support.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-watch-2020-arduino-framework-with-custom-watch-faces) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-watch-2020-arduino-framework-with-custom-watch-faces/md)

## LiLoRa — LoRaWAN Coverage Mapper with T-Watch S3

A wearable LoRaWAN range testing system using the LILYGO T-Watch S3, pairing the watch's SX1262 radio with GPS from a BLE-connected smartphone to map network coverage and signal quality in real time.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lilora-lorawan-coverage-mapper-with-t-watch-s3) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/lilora-lorawan-coverage-mapper-with-t-watch-s3/md)

## Spike Ring — Animated Mascot Wearable on LILYGO T-QT C6

A wearable ring device running an animated mascot character ("Spike") on the LILYGO T-QT C6's tiny touchscreen, with an animation controller, sprite manager, skin menu, and touch handler built in Arduino.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/spike-ring-animated-mascot-wearable-on-lilygo-t-qt-c6) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/spike-ring-animated-mascot-wearable-on-lilygo-t-qt-c6/md)

## T-Watch S3 Custom Software Platform — Bachelor's Thesis Project

A comprehensive custom firmware platform for the LILYGO T-Watch S3, developed as a university thesis and continued as a personal project — featuring graphics, audio, IR, WiFi, web configuration portal, sleep management, and JSON-based persistent storage.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-watch-s3-custom-software-platform-bachelor-s-thesis-project) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/t-watch-s3-custom-software-platform-bachelor-s-thesis-project/md)

## MicroPythonOS — Android-Inspired MicroPython OS for T-Watch S3 Plus

A complete MicroPython operating system with Android-like gestures, App Store, and OTA updates, with official board support for the LILYGO T-Watch S3 Plus including display, touch, IMU, audio, and vibration configuration.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/micropythonos-android-inspired-micropython-os-for-t-watch-s3-plus) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/micropythonos-android-inspired-micropython-os-for-t-watch-s3-plus/md)

## Launcher — Multi-Firmware App Launcher for LILYGO T-Watch Ultra

A 1300-star multi-firmware application launcher for ESP32 devices with official T-Watch Ultra support — lets you install and switch between different firmware binaries over OTA, USB, SD card, or web, without needing a PC or USB cable.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/launcher-multi-firmware-app-launcher-for-lilygo-t-watch-ultra) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/launcher-multi-firmware-app-launcher-for-lilygo-t-watch-ultra/md)

## DeskPet Watch — Virtual Pet and BT Scroll Controller on T-Encoder Pro

An enhanced T-Encoder Pro firmware featuring a virtual desktop pet with moods, a Bluetooth HID scroll controller with haptic momentum feedback, weather display, and dual encoder/touch brightness control — all on the AMOLED watch face.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/deskpet-watch-virtual-pet-and-bt-scroll-controller-on-t-encoder-pro) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/deskpet-watch-virtual-pet-and-bt-scroll-controller-on-t-encoder-pro/md)

## Meshtastic Wearable Node on LILYGO T-Watch S3 Plus

Flash the official Meshtastic firmware onto the LILYGO T-Watch S3 Plus to turn it into a wrist-worn LoRa mesh node with GPS tracking, 2-way messaging, haptic feedback, and BMA423 step counting — using the built-in SX1262 radio.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/meshtastic-wearable-node-on-lilygo-t-watch-s3-plus) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/meshtastic-wearable-node-on-lilygo-t-watch-s3-plus/md)

## HackWatch — Wrist-Worn Security Tool for T-Watch 2020

Security-focused firmware for the T-Watch 2020 providing WiFi deauthentication detection, BLE device fingerprinting, and TV-B-Gone IR blaster — a penetration testing tool on your wrist.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/hackwatch-wrist-worn-security-tool-for-t-watch-2020) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/hackwatch-wrist-worn-security-tool-for-t-watch-2020/md)

## TamaFi — WiFi-Powered Virtual Pet

A Tamagotchi-inspired WiFi virtual pet for tiny ESP32 display boards — your pet's health depends on nearby WiFi networks, blending nostalgic virtual pet gameplay with wireless technology exploration.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/tamafi-wifi-powered-virtual-pet) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/tamafi-wifi-powered-virtual-pet/md)

## TRGB Bike Computer — Cycling Dashboard for Round Display

A bike computer for the LILYGO T-RGB round display integrating BLE speed/cadence/heart rate sensors, Forumslader V5 dynamo hub charging, and Komoot turn-by-turn navigation on a circular gauge.

[Details](https://openhardware.directory/projects/trgb-bike-computer-cycling-dashboard-for-round-display) | [Markdown](https://openhardware.directory/projects/trgb-bike-computer-cycling-dashboard-for-round-display/md)