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This DIY smartwatch is the perfect gift for a teen or techie

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The Clockstar 2.0 DIY Smartwatch Kit
The Clockstar 2.0 DIY Smartwatch Kit is a fun way to learn electronics and coding.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Anyone can build and code their own smartwatch with Clockstar 2.0. This hands-on STEM kit combines learning, creativity and wearable tech for anyone who loves to tinker.

If you’re always on the lookout for a tech gift that’s actually original — and not just another pair of earbuds — this one’s for you. The Clockstar 2.0 DIY Smartwatch Kit isn’t just a gadget; it’s an experience. On sale for just $84.99 (MSRP $99), it invites the lucky person unwrapping it to build, code and wear a smartwatch that actually works.

Assemble your own smartwatch with the Clockstar 2.0 DIY Smartwatch Kit

Created by CircuitMess, the folks who make all kinds of clever DIY tech kits, Clockstar 2.0 turns hands-on learning into something you can literally strap to your wrist.

The kit includes all the essentials of modern wearable tech like the Apple Watch — gyroscope, accelerometer, Bluetooth module and a full-color display. It also comes with step-by-step instructions that make the process approachable, even for beginners.

The result? A fully functional smartwatch complete with a clock, alarm, stopwatch and even the ability to code your own games or custom watch faces.

Learn about electronics and coding with this goal-oriented project

A man strapping a Clockstar 2.0 DIY smartwatch on his wrist
Build your own smartwatch with Clockstar 2.0, now 14% off!
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

The DIY smartwatch is powered by CircuitBlocks, a visual, block-based programming environment designed to make coding intuitive and fun. Think of it as the bridge between playful experimentation and genuine STEM education.

Assembling Clockstar 2.0 will impart real electronics and programming skills, without the need for an engineering degree or endless YouTube tutorials.

What makes Clockstar 2.0 especially appealing is that it feels right at home in a world of smart accessories. The project doesn’t just teach you how to code. It shows you how the devices you already rely on are built and programmed. And because it’s compatible with both iOS and Android, you can sync, play and show off your creation no matter what ecosystem you’re in.

Save on the Clockstar 2.0 DIY Smartwatch Kit

Whether it’s for a tech-loving teen, an engineer in training, or an adult who loves a good project, this kit delivers creativity and curiosity in equal measure. It’s fun, it’s educational, and it’s something you’ll actually use when you’re done.

Get the Clockstar 2.0 DIY Smartwatch Kit for $84.99 (MSRP $99).

Buy from: Cult of Mac Deals

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