Google releases official CAD drawings and instructions for custom Fitbit Air bands
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Summary
Google has released official instructions and 2D CAD drawings for the Fitbit Air, enabling third-party brands and hobbyists to design and 3D print custom bands for the fitness tracker. The guidance includes core requirements for designing a Fitbit Air sleeve, such as keeping sensors flush with the skin for optimal performance, along with CAD design guidelines available on the Google Store.
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· 3 pulledGoogle has designed the new Fitbit Air to be one of its most accessible fitness trackers
the company has now released instructions and 2D CAD drawings of the wearable to help third-party brands and creators design their own bands for it
Google details the core requirements of designing a Fitbit Air sleeve, including instructions for how to keep the sensors flush with the skin for best performance
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