Smart-Watch-Winder

A free open-source Smart Watch Winder for ESP32 using WebScokets and Nuxt.js

Setup

# Websocket server with express
$ cd Server

# Install dependencies
$ npm install

# Start the server
$ npm run start

# Frontend with Nuxt.js
$ cd Frontend

# Install dependencies
$ npm install

# Serve with hot reload at localhost:3000
$ npm run dev

Hardware

• [ ] ESP32
• [ ] ESP32 Base Shield (Optional)
• [ ] DC motor or Stepper motor (Modify the code to use a stepper motor)
• [ ] LN293D (DC motor)
• [ ] Mini breadboard
• [ ] Jumper cables (5/10cm and 15/20 cm)
• [ ] Power supply
• [ ] Cheap Watch Winder Box from Amazon or Aliexpress

Connections

Connect the ESP32 to the breadboard with the LN293D with the following connections:

• LN293D motorEN1 to pin 25
• LN293D motorIN1A to pin 26
• LN293D motorIN1B to pin 27
• LN293D motorOUT1A to DC Motor IN1
• LN293D motorOUT1B to DC Motor IN2
• LN293D Vin and Vcc to 5v

Make sure the motos is connected right, it should spin Clockwise the first time you run the code.

Diagram

My box

Notes

I recomend the use of a stepper motor for better control, in my case I used the DC motor inside the box as this is easier to manage and I couldn't disassemble the inside part that rotates.