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$2 WeAct Display FS adds a 0.96-inch USB information display to your computer

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Re: $2 WeAct Display FS adds a 0.96-inch USB information display to your computer

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Post by weinzierl »

I recently researched USB connected information displays but I am interested in e-Ink. I want

- USB power + data

- Open interface so I can drive it from my own software on the host (but not like a traditional monitor, I imagine more uploading pre-rendered bitmaps)

- Image retention when powered off

- High resolution paper like appearance

- Between A5 and A4 in size

- At least black, red and yellow as colors

- Buttons or a way to connect buttons would be a bonus

If anyone has a tip, I'd be grateful.

Re: $2 WeAct Display FS adds a 0.96-inch USB information display to your computer

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Post by p_ing »

ahmedfromtunis wrote: post #9

For some reason, nothing says "future" to me more than having tiny screens embedded where they're not absolutely needed. When I grew up in the 90s and 00s, screens were definitely the most expensive part of any system they belonged to. And any gadget that came with its own screen attached to it was regarded as a delicacy only for the elite. Living long enough to see "disposable" screens cheaper than literal candy get…

> For some reason, nothing says "future" to me more than having tiny screens embedded where they're not absolutely needed.

Like this?

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/new-ddr5-modu...

Re: $2 WeAct Display FS adds a 0.96-inch USB information display to your computer

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Post by Scoundreller »

rr808 wrote: post #20
jsheard wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I can't vouch for any particular one, but there are a number of cheap network KVMs now which enable that kind of remote management. e.g. https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/03/21/jetkvm-a-69-kvm-over...

OK awesome. JetKVM looks perfect, I saw wireless hdmi as well but this is better.

Just be careful with wireless hdmi. 5ghz should go through walls but 60ghz won’t even go through a curtain.

Re: $2 WeAct Display FS adds a 0.96-inch USB information display to your computer

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Post by teruakohatu »

weinzierl wrote: post #21

I recently researched USB connected information displays but I am interested in e-Ink. I want - USB power + data - Open interface so I can drive it from my own software on the host (but not like a traditional monitor, I imagine more uploading pre-rendered bitmaps) - Image retention when powered off - High resolution paper like appearance - Between A5 and A4 in size - At least black, red and yellow as colors - Buttons…

People have had this dream for probably close to 20 years (since Kindle v1).

And yet it still seems out of reach beyond going with a full hdmi eink display.

The closest I have found is the M5Stack 4.7” eink display with built in esp32 and lipo battery.

Re: $2 WeAct Display FS adds a 0.96-inch USB information display to your computer

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Post by adolph »

weinzierl wrote: post #21

I recently researched USB connected information displays but I am interested in e-Ink. I want - USB power + data - Open interface so I can drive it from my own software on the host (but not like a traditional monitor, I imagine more uploading pre-rendered bitmaps) - Image retention when powered off - High resolution paper like appearance - Between A5 and A4 in size - At least black, red and yellow as colors - Buttons…

Seeed Studio is pumping out somewhat smaller sized e-ink with relatively open hardware for Trminal use

https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/09/06/reterminal-e1001-e10...

Re: $2 WeAct Display FS adds a 0.96-inch USB information display to your computer

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Post by amelius »

ahmedfromtunis wrote: post #9

For some reason, nothing says "future" to me more than having tiny screens embedded where they're not absolutely needed. When I grew up in the 90s and 00s, screens were definitely the most expensive part of any system they belonged to. And any gadget that came with its own screen attached to it was regarded as a delicacy only for the elite. Living long enough to see "disposable" screens cheaper than literal candy get…

I wish my laserprinter had a screen like this.

Its menu is impossible to navigate.

Same for my office phone.

Re: $2 WeAct Display FS adds a 0.96-inch USB information display to your computer

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Post by realo »

JdeBP wrote: post #11

Alarm bells always go off for me when a vendor, as here, blatantly Photoshops an idealized perfectly black, flat, and non-reflective mockup image of what would be displayed onto the picture of the real display.

If it is oled it will be a perfectly black background.
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