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I worked with the guy that designed this gadget (Hi Eric!), back in ~2009 or so. It would be really cool to see another version with smaller electronics, flex

I worked with the guy that designed this gadget (Hi Eric!), back in ~2009 or so. It would be really cool to see another version with smaller electronics, flex PCB, etc. Other features, like connection to a smart phone for waypoint navigation would be neat.

sitkack 4y ago
I wonder how well a headband would work. Having everything integrated into a baseball cap makes the most sense.
- shard 4y ago
  Headband would require constant wearing of a hat. I would prefer a belt version.
  - jamiek88 4y ago
    Same but with a belt, I don’t wear a belt as a rule. This could easily be a Fitbit type device on wrist.
    - sitkack 4y ago
      With the hat or belt, the device is aligned to the body. Wrist mounting would seem to add another degree of freedom. It could work, but the tech would have to be a lot higher.
    - jahsome 4y ago
      Why no belts?
throwup 4y ago
I'd love to see a smaller version too! The GPS-tracking-bracelet aesthetic isn't really for me, but I'm still intrigued by the idea. The key components are a compass and motors, and since 2009 those have been dramatically miniaturized, thanks to the smartphone industry. Combine that with flex PCB and I bet you could fit everything in the form factor of a slap bracelet.