DIY E-Ink Display: The Future of Personalized Photo Frames
E-Ink displays have been around for quite some time, but they have yet to reach their full potential. While there have been some improvements in the technology, such as the recent E-Ink updates, there is still a long way to go. However, this hasn’t stopped DIY enthusiasts from creating their own personalized E-Ink displays.
One such enthusiast recently shared their DIY E-Ink display on HackerNews. The display is paired with a daily nagging app that reminds users to take a new picture every day. The picture then shows up on someone’s (or all subscribed) photo frame. The author suggests using this functionality to share pictures of kids with grandparents, but acknowledges that it could also be used for less wholesome purposes.
While the author’s display is not in color, others have created color E-Ink displays. One commenter shared a link to a product called Inkplate 6Color, which is a color E-Ink board with an enclosure. Another commenter shared their own DIY E-Ink display, which is not in color but still impressive.
The world of homebrew E-Ink devices is set to take off, but there are still some challenges to overcome. While the screens have come down in price considerably, the driver hardware remains expensive and proprietary. This means that if you want to build something for cheap, you’ll be designing the PCB from scratch. However, there is hope on the horizon in the form of EPDIY, which brings wide support to a variety of screens using commodity hardware.
In conclusion, while E-Ink displays have yet to reach their full potential, DIY enthusiasts are already creating impressive personalized photo frames. With the help of EPDIY and other developments, we may soon see a world where personalized E-Ink displays are commonplace. Who knows, maybe one day we’ll all have our own laser-printer-level E-Ink displays.
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