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How to help us build open source Pebble software!
2 days ago
- Google released PebbleOS source code, enabling hardware and software development.
- PebbleOS is now compiling and running on nRF52840 chipset, with updates open-sourced on GitHub.
- A trip to Shenzhen is planned to engage with factories and suppliers.
- Cobble, an open-source Pebble mobile app, already supports older Pebble devices.
- The new watch will be similar to the original Pebble, with open-source software for modification.
- Core Devices and community members are collaborating on firmware, apps, and SDK improvements.
- Contributors are needed for firmware, mobile app, and Pebble app development.
- Software is open-sourced on GitHub under pebble-dev and coredevices organizations.
- Community organizes on Rebble Discord for development discussions and hackathons.
- Tasks include modernizing build systems, integrating Bluetooth drivers, and improving UI/UX.
- Detailed architecture and presentations are available for learning PebbleOS internals.
- A live podcast with Pebble firmware team members is scheduled for Feb 11.
July Pebble Update
2 days ago
- Pebble trademark recovered; products renamed: Core 2 Duo to Pebble 2 Duo, Core Time 2 to Pebble Time 2.
- Shipping delays: Batch 1 now expected end-August, batch 2 mid-September, due to waterproofing improvements targeting higher depth ratings.
- New Pebble mobile app entering open beta in 2–3 weeks, compatible with most old Pebble watches.
- Open-source library libpebble3 released for building companion apps; PebbleOS boots on new hardware (EVT phase).
- Bluetooth range tested at ~140 feet in open air; US tariffs ~$10, non-US orders ship DDP from Hong Kong.
- Order confirmation emails not yet sent; add-ons and color-swap options available later.
- Original 'Meet Pebble' t-shirt re-released for $25, with back design from 2011.
Pebble Relaunch - Year One Done!
2 days ago
- Google open-sourced PebbleOS 11 months ago, enabling a relaunch project that revived the platform.
- Key achievements since January include visiting the PT2 factory, reviewing pre-production units, and signing golden samples for quality control.
- The PT2 factory is conducting final waterproof and button press tests before mass production; first few thousand units may ship before Chinese New Year, with most after the holiday.
- Pebble Time 2 pre-order customers should select their watch colour on orders.repebble.com.
- Plans for 2024 include shipping Pebble Time 2 and Index 01, developing new software features, and expanding the community.
- A new product announcement is set for January 2, 2025 at rePebble.com, and Pebble will have a booth at CES.
- A major Pebble SDK update incorporating Moddable's embedded JS SDK is planned for later in January.
- The project has garnered community support and excitement for the upcoming year.

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