The frame fit and finish is not adequate, hire someone who is able to cut and assemble frame miters that do not have gaps. Offer a three wood options, Maple (light) Oak (Medium) and Walnut (dark).
Feedback Welcome: I am developing an e-paper calendar as a consumer product
51–60 of 169 posts
Re: Feedback Welcome: I am developing an e-paper calendar as a consumer product
#52It's an awesome idea. The color the epaper might go better with stainless steel, or even glass. But as it stands the gray/black/brown combo looks a bit like an Ugly Tie, it could work in the right room/wall, but may need some thinking on the end of the buyer.
Re: Feedback Welcome: I am developing an e-paper calendar as a consumer product
#53IMO, the bezel is way way way too big for how much screen space there is. Instead of red oak, I'd suggest looking at walnut or cherry -- something with more color and a little less texture might help the screen to take focus. You could also look at separating the screen from the bezel with some kind of mat board or something (another commenter linked to an instructable that did this).
I'm also not super clear on the the exact use case for this. Have you considered making it more of a portrait orientation, making it a single day view, and maybe adding some additional information (maybe some todos from Todoist or something?)
Re: Feedback Welcome: I am developing an e-paper calendar as a consumer product
#54I believe one reason people are responding negatively to the frame is there is insufficient padding around the content before the frame begins. I know it would be painful to not use all the screen real estate, but I think there needs to be some spacing. Alternatively you could surround the screen with some sort of matting before the frame begins.
Re: Feedback Welcome: I am developing an e-paper calendar as a consumer product
#55IMO, the bezel is way way way too big for how much screen space there is. Instead of red oak, I'd suggest looking at walnut or cherry -- something with more color and a little less texture might help the screen to take focus. You could also look at separating the screen from the bezel with some kind of mat board or something (another commenter linked to an instructable that did this). I'm also not super clear on the…
The wood is actually beech, though this particular batch I got for the prototypes had a surprising amount of texture. I am planning to use lighter colors in future.
Regarding your second point: I'd love to support a multitude of layout options some day.
Re: Feedback Welcome: I am developing an e-paper calendar as a consumer product
#56Interesting! I've done something _very roughly_ similar over the past weeks (https://twitter.com/jlengrand/status/1362319916649578499). I would go and say that putting calendar only is probably too static info as displayed on the website (it'll change only once a day).
My setup cost about 80$ total so I guess the pricing is not wild. I do really like the cool effect of epaper personally, much more than the typical 'use a tablet as dashboard' that has a backlight. Good job!
Re: Feedback Welcome: I am developing an e-paper calendar as a consumer product
#57I believe one reason people are responding negatively to the frame is there is insufficient padding around the content before the frame begins. I know it would be painful to not use all the screen real estate, but I think there needs to be some spacing. Alternatively you could surround the screen with some sort of matting before the frame begins.
Good idea. Also the matting.
But I think people are right: The frame is quite big. I'd love to get the size down.
Re: Feedback Welcome: I am developing an e-paper calendar as a consumer product
#58Interesting! I've done something _very roughly_ similar over the past weeks ( https://twitter.com/jlengrand/status/1362319916649578499 ). I would go and say that putting calendar only is probably too static info as displayed on the website (it'll change only once a day). My setup cost about 80$ total so I guess the pricing is not wild. I do really like the cool effect of epaper personally, much more than the typical…
Oh and funnily enough when I showed that on Twitter people asked for exactly what you did so you might be up to something, though I wonder if displayed like you do now the resolution will be high enough
Re: Feedback Welcome: I am developing an e-paper calendar as a consumer product
#59I think your product is a great idea, good luck! Only feedback, as others have said, the frame isn't quite my style, maybe a non-wood or a thinner frame would be nice. And personally I'd like to have the option to not have Saturday and Sunday on there (since I'm imagining using this at my work desk) and the font size maybe a little bigger/bolder for legibility.
I can say that I fully agree on the "remove the weekend" option. It's definitely on the list.
Re: Feedback Welcome: I am developing an e-paper calendar as a consumer product
#60Really cool idea! Style aside, I think you’ve developed an interesting product with lots of appeal, especially for those looking to be “less” connected.
For those complaining about the style, perhaps offering a DIY kit may be a viable alternative that allows anyone to add their own flair.