2 days, 10 hours.
Current Status: Preparations underway
The RebbleOS Hackathon is a week-long event from the 1st - 8th of March where we'll be working on RebbleOS, and everyone is invited to build something cool for the Pebble platform.
Setup your development environment, join us on Discord, and spend some time tinkering with the smartwatch platform that fans refuse to let die.
With stickers up for grabs, why wouldn't you get involved?
Our Preflight Checklist
(Rebble's To-Do list:)
Acquire the PebbleOS source code
Announce the hackathon!
Provide a VM image for easy developing
Spread the word
Run a great event
Send out stickers to participants
Your Preflight Checklist
Confirm attendance
Setup your development environment
Create a developer account
Wait patiently for
Join us on Discord and have fun!
FAQ
What is this?
A hackathon! A week where Pebble enthusiasts can get together (virtually) and build something cool for the Pebble platform.
Why?
The first hackathon was all about fun. This time we're doing it again, but building up PebbleOS too! We'd love to see some new apps on the store, new functionality for the watches, or old developers getting back into building watchfaces. Given the complexity of working with PebbleOS, this time we're doing it for a week straight!
How do I get involved?
All you have to do is fill out this form, then join us on Discord during the hackathon week! We'll have dedicated channels where you can ask questions and see what other people are up to.
Do I have to join in all week?
Absolutely not! Many people will only join in for parts of the weekend. If you want to dive into RebbleOS, you might need more time, but come along for as long as you want.
How do I setup the SDK?
The Pebble SDK is old, the quickest way is use the official hackathon VM image. It's about 7GB, so you'll want to be sure to get it set up in advance. For alternative installation instructions (including a native install), see here.
How long is the event?
It starts Saturday morning and runs until Sunday evening, on the 1st & 2nd of March. You don't need to be at your computer the entire time! Just work on your project when you can, and drop by on Discord to chat.
How do I submit my project?
If you make a Watchface or Watch app that's ready to be published, please publish it to the Rebble appstore. If you want to write up about your project, or if it's not something you want (or can) publish to the appstore, then submit it as a project to our hackster community.
I don't know how to code, can I still get involved?
Sure! Jump on the Discord server and see if anyone else needs help. You could always make some artwork, logos, or designs etc.
What's this about stickers?
Anyone who uploads an app to the appstore during the hackathon weekend (or immediately after it) can receive free Rebble stickers! We'll add more details once we get the first batch back from the printers.