Modder 3DSage has taken the iconic Pip-Boy and created the ultimate Fallout-inspired watch that can hold holotapes, and play The Ink Spots.
TheFallout TV showhas come and gone. However, just like the belovedgame series, it’s still inspiring fans worldwide. Whether it’sFallout Steam Deck mods, or even in the release of officialFallout streaming gearcollabs.
Fans like YouTuber 3DSage wear this inspiration on their sleeve, literally. The engineer has taken their love for the post-apocalyptic Wastelands and created their own Pip-Boy that’s not only fully functional but is compact like a smart-watch.
The compact Pip-Boy wristwatch is made up primarily of an ATtiny85 microcontroller and a 1.3-inch display, to keep everything small and compact.
As seen in 3DSage’s YouTube video documenting the ingenious project, the PCB of the display was even shaved down with a Dremel tool to cut down on “wasted space.”
The end result may not be an exact Pip-Boy replica, but 3DSage’s 3D printing prowess has Vault-Tec and RobCo Industries written all over it.The final wristwatch features a 3D printed chassis designed by 3DSage themselves, that’s painted to look like it’s been through the Wastelands. The tiny display, originally a blue pixel screen, has a green film to give it the retro-futuristic glow the in-game tech is known for.
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The Fallout wristwatch can not only display the time, with a neat pixelated cameo byVault Boyhimself, but it can display QR codes and has a Nuka bottle cap-inspired dial knob and holotape attached via magnets.
The holotape can’t actually play anything. However, just like the Pip-Boy from the games, the Fallout-inspired wristwatch can play The Ink Spot’s classic ‘I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire’ for that extra cherry on top.
Rosalie Newcombe was a Senior Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. Rosalie is an expert on all things handhelds, and has been picking them up since the original Game Boy, all the way up to the Steam Deck. They have covered hardware for PCGamesN and Custom PC.
