Programming a DSTIKE ESP8266 Smart Watch with Arduino IDE

Learn how to reprogram a DSTIKE ESP8266 Smart Watch using the Arduino IDE in this 24-minute tutorial video. Explore the watch's components, including the ESP8266 chip, 500mAH Li-Po battery, WS2812B RGB LED, OLED screen, and rotary button. Follow along as custom code is written and uploaded to replace the pre-installed software. Discover how to use common libraries like FastLED and lcdgfx to create a portable, Wi-Fi-enabled wearable device. Watch a demonstration of the reprogrammed watch being used as a remote control for an ESP32-powered Escape Room-in-a-box controller. Gain insights into playful technology and escape room tech projects throughout the video.

00:00:00- Introduction
00:01:20- Opening it up and examining the components
00:05:00- Writing custom code using the Arduino IDE
00:18:33- Demonstration and testing the hardware
00:20:22- Summary and example of ESP32 escape room controller interface over Wi-Fi