Databot Goes Fashion

Databot Goes Fashion captures the spirit of this playful experiment. What if a scientific tool could also become a piece of jewelry? This question led us to design a custom mount that allows databot to be worn as an earring. With this simple idea the tiny microcontroller turns into a stylish futuristic accessory that still collects real scientific data. Thanks to its built in battery databot operates autonomously which makes it ideal for wearable projects. This approach creates a new space where creativity and engineering work together and where fashion meets coding in a very direct way. In this blog we will explore how the mount was developed how databot functions as wearable tech and how you can program your own interactive earring.

How Databot Became an Earring

The idea began as a small joke in the lab. We were experimenting with different ways to mount databot for field tests and someone noticed that its size and shape were surprisingly close to a piece of modern jewellery. That simple moment sparked a question. If databot is light, battery powered, and already designed to collect data anywhere, why not try wearing it? From that thought the concept quickly grew. We sketched different positions on the body, tested balance, and realised that an earring mount would place the sensor high enough for interesting data while also looking unexpectedly stylish. What started as curiosity turned into a full wearable tech experiment and the first step toward ” Databot Goes Fashion”.

Sharing the Model with the Community

After finalising the design we wanted others to try it as well. The simplest way to share it openly was to upload the finished 3D model to Thingiverse. Now anyone can download the file, print the mount on a standard 3D printer, and create their own wearable databot accessory. Making the model public was important for us because Databot Goes Fashion is meant to inspire experimentation. Whether someone wants to adjust the shape, explore new colours, or integrate additional features the base design is freely available for anyone who wants to build on it.

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Mounting Instructions

We designed the model to be compact and very lightweight so it feels comfortable when worn. The attachment method is simple. The mount is fixed to databot using small screws and this creates a secure and stable connection.

Remove one of the screws from the lid.

Place the 3D-printed mount on each side of the Databot, aligning the holes in the mount with the holes on the device.

Insert the screws through the mount into the original holes on the Databot case on both sides. Gently tighten them until the mount is secure.

This method uses the existing structure of the device which makes the attachment reliable and easy to assemble. Once mounted the databot stays securely fixed and ready to be used as a wearable accessory.

Programming the Wearable Effect

MicroBlocks Code
Programming the Wearable Effect

The next stage is programming. Once the mount is attached the fun begins when you bring the wearable to life with light. Databot contains an onboard LED that can glow in many colours and you can create beautiful lighting patterns that match your style. The simplest way to do this is through MicroBlocks which offers an easy block based interface for coding microcontrollers. With just a few blocks you can make the earring pulse fade or shift between colours. We also provide lessons on our website that guide you through the process step by step. With a bit of creativity your Databot Goes Fashion accessory becomes both jewellery and a programmable artwork.

MicroBlocks
Getting Started
Random Color Generator
A series of lessons

Ideas to Explore

You can try many creative projects once your wearable is ready.

  • You can connect two databots through Bluetooth so they glow with the same colour at the same moment.
  • You can program each databot to shine in different colours such as blue and red for a playful police style effect.
  • You can record sensor data while wearing databot on your ears and explore how readings change during movement.
  • You can experiment with personalised lighting patterns that match your outfit or mood.
  • You can create interactive modes that react to motion sound or environment.

Each idea shows how simple this project is and how much space it gives for creativity. Databot Goes Fashion becomes a mix of technology art and imagination that you can shape in your own way.