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Paperd.Ink – A hackable e-paper display

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Re: Paperd.Ink – A hackable e-paper display

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> Enclosure doesn't look great. Wow, that’s an understatement. It looks dirty and ragged.

Thanks for the feedback, its 3D printed and we're actively looking out for better options.

Friendly advice: don’t post the same link in response to every comment. It looks like spam.

EDIT, for context: User robertlangdon originally included the same typeform.com link in every comment, but has now edited most of the comments to remove these links.

Re: Paperd.Ink – A hackable e-paper display

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I've wanted an e-ink display for a while, to display persistent-ish information for a while, like the Premier League table, local weather forecasts, and upcoming events from my Google Calendar, all in one screen. Unfortunately, they tend to be quite pricey and small, and I can't find pricing on this anywhere.

This is an amazing idea that I am coming across for the first time! I wonder if there is already some implementation of it for Kindle! Edit: just found out this project. https://github.com/pjimenezmateo/kindle-wallpaper

Hey,

Thanks for the info, will definitely check it out. You can fill in our form if you'd like.

Take care!

Re: Paperd.Ink – A hackable e-paper display

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I've wanted an e-ink display for a while, to display persistent-ish information for a while, like the Premier League table, local weather forecasts, and upcoming events from my Google Calendar, all in one screen. Unfortunately, they tend to be quite pricey and small, and I can't find pricing on this anywhere.

It says crowdfunding coming soon. Most likely the price is TBD.

We're looking at a selling price of around $59 currently. We're checking for financing options in addition to crowdfunding.

Re: Paperd.Ink – A hackable e-paper display

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I've wanted an e-ink display for a while, to display persistent-ish information for a while, like the Premier League table, local weather forecasts, and upcoming events from my Google Calendar, all in one screen. Unfortunately, they tend to be quite pricey and small, and I can't find pricing on this anywhere.

Try Inkplate. Uses a good screen (recycled Kindle) and has a battery charger built in. Very cheap. Only just funded though: https://www.crowdsupply.com/e-radionica/inkplate-6

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Re: Paperd.Ink – A hackable e-paper display

#27
post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thanks for the feedback, its 3D printed and we're actively looking out for better options.

Friendly advice: don’t post the same link in response to every comment. It looks like spam. EDIT, for context: User robertlangdon originally included the same typeform.com link in every comment, but has now edited most of the comments to remove these links.

Oh I am so sorry, my bad. I'll be careful.

Edit: After user tobr's useful advice, I've edited and removed links from most comments, hope that's fine. Our website will be up asap.

Re: Paperd.Ink – A hackable e-paper display

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is an amazing idea that I am coming across for the first time! I wonder if there is already some implementation of it for Kindle! Edit: just found out this project. https://github.com/pjimenezmateo/kindle-wallpaper

Hey, Thanks for the info, will definitely check it out. You can fill in our form if you'd like. Take care!

Please stop spamming this same sentence in response to comments.

Re: Paperd.Ink – A hackable e-paper display

#29
This is a cool idea, but I think the capacitive touch buttons are a mistake.

I have two different appliances that have them, and the lack of tactile feedback is really irritating, especially when a button press doesn't result in instant visual/audio feedback from the device. (Makes you wonder whether or not you actually activated the button.)

I strongly suggest using actual buttons.

Re: Paperd.Ink – A hackable e-paper display

#30
This is cool, but e-ink displays have generally had 3 major differentiators from normal screens:

1. Comfort reading for long periods.

2. Ability to read outside in the sun.

3. Battery duration.

Of those, by far the most important is the first, and this product is specifically targeted away from that. The third isn't a big deal for a stationary item that can be wired or plugged in.

I wish you well, but I don't immediately see the problem it's solving - though there may well be some sort of gap in markets dealing with outdoor products, eg garden centres and the like.

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