Gallery: Beautiful Analog Bike Speedometer Hides 21st-Century Guts

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    Omata
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    The Omata One is a digital speedometer that looks analog.
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    Brian Vernor
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    It has a GPS and barometric sensor hidden under its analog face.
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    Brian Vernor
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    Its creators believe an analog face is less distracting and more legible than its digital counterparts.
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    The data gathered by the digital sensors are translated to micro movements in stepping motors that move the hands.
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    Rhys Newman
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    Original sketches of the Omata from 2009.
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    Rhys Newman
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    Early sketch.
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    Rhys Newman
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    Early sketch.
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