From fab0cc91ffbf8e835a0d9cd29fbc28c52a5766b0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Oussama El Harti <39121090+defaltastra@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:56:35 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add design tools section for watchface creation Added a section on design tools for creating watchfaces, including the Watchy Watchface Designer web tool and its features. --- docs/create-watchface.md | 13 +++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/create-watchface.md b/docs/create-watchface.md index f305aeb..537a280 100644 --- a/docs/create-watchface.md +++ b/docs/create-watchface.md @@ -45,6 +45,19 @@ void loop() { } ``` +## Design Tools + +While you can code everything by hand, the community has built powerful tools to help you design watchfaces visually. + +### Watchy Watchface Designer (Web Tool) + +For a modern, drag-and-drop experience, you can use the [**Watchy Watchface Designer**](https://watchfacedesigner.netlify.app/). + +1. **Drag & Drop**: Add clocks, weather widgets, battery status, and shapes directly onto a virtual Watchy canvas. +2. **Live Preview**: See exactly how your watchface will look on the 200x200 E-Ink display in real-time. +3. **Bitmap Code Preview**: If you have existing C++ bitmap arrays, you can paste them into the **Code Preview** section to see them rendered instantly before adding them to your design. +4. **Instant Export**: Generate a complete Arduino project (including `.ino`, `.h`, and bitmap files) with one click. + ### Displaying Images/Icons Since the E-Paper display is black and white only, you will need to convert any images/icons you wish to display into black and white first.