E-readers make terrible second monitors, and that's exactly why I use one for work
…Sometimes, less is more, and that's why I love ePaper (or E Ink) displays. I've been using ePaper tablets such as the ReMarkable or the Boox Go to write down…
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E Ink is an electronic display technology that uses microcapsules with charged particles to create an image through changes in reflectivity rather than light emission.
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How many countries can you fill in?
Over on the ESP32 subreddit, GitHub user Lj545 showed off their newest project, the TravelFrame. It's a cool set piece that uses a 7.5-inch 800x400 e-Ink display to show off every country and US state you've visited. Everywhere you've been is filled in black, and there's a small counter at the lower left of the display that tells you how many countries you've been to and how many you've got to go. You know, for the real completionists. Not only can the map track where you've been, but it can also tell you when you're next jetting off on your adventure. At the top right, the map displays an ETA
This ESP32 e-Ink display keeps track of every country you've ever visitedTop stories
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I ditched flagship everything for niche tech that actually solves real problems
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These 6 Kindle settings transform how the device actually feels to use
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Someone built a Steam Machine face plate that lets you stick your Steam Controller onto it
…Sign in to your XDA account Summary This e-ink Steam Machine faceplate doubles as a Steam Controller dock and charger using the official puck. The puck sits by friction inside a…
This pocket-sized e-reader broke my phone addiction in ways I didn't expect
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The new Boox Go 10.3 does everything my ReMarkable did, plus it's a full Android tablet
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A developer created an ESP32 device that releases encrypted files to trusted people on a timer
…The key elements were a 200×200 e-ink display, PCF85063 RTC for the countdowns, LiPo battery and two buttons. Since the e-ink display uses very little power, it can last…
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Home Assistant's ePaper ecosystem finally has an open standard worth building around
…It's e-ink today, but the protocol is bigger than that Even old shelf labels are fair game Right now, every supported display is e-ink, but the protocol itself was…