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    Page 1 of 5 Getting Started with the Timex USB Data l ink SDK Introducing the Timex USB Datalink Wristwatch The Timex USB Datalink Wristwatch, known internally by Timex as the model M851, features a watch platform that can be configured by a PC and can upload an d download t hrough a standard USB port. The watch has 14 slots available for applicati[...]

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    Page 2 of 5 Tell me more about designing WristApps… Writing custom Wri stApp s gives you the most flexible solution for your specific watch - based requirements. You need to have the following: • Timex USB Datalink Watch; • PC with Windows OS and a USB port ; • Text file editor; • E xperience in writing assembly language and d ebugging c [...]

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    Page 3 of 5 3. Run the WristApp Builder . Now , we will convert the source files that can be downloaded to the watch. Using file explorer, proceed to the directory C: M851 BIN . Double - click on the file M851 Wri stApp Builder.exe . The information required for the WristApp builder to create the C ounter WristApp is located in the file C : m[...]

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    Page 4 of 5 the USB cable. The watch will go back to Time - of - Day mode. Press the M ODE switch to proceed to the next mode , which should be the C ounter mode. Recommended WristApp reading… WristApp Design Guide. This guide provides an overview of the USB Datalink watch OS and how it processes system events to be passed to the applica tions fo[...]

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    Page 5 of 5 foreground state handler, changing to the next mode, handling the crown, setting and blinking operations. TimeWarp. A s ample terminate - and - stay - resident code. A code p lug - in for the built - in TOD application t o enhance display u pdates during minute rollovers. World Time. Displays the 24 time zones specified in a PC configur[...]