The Inkplate 4 TEMPERA is a small electronic paper display that packs a whole bunch of features that could make it an interesting option for DIY electronics projects. It has a 3.8 inch, 600 x 600 pixel E Ink touchscreen display with a front-light, a built-in battery for portable operation, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and an ESP32 […]
epaper
Posted inNews
E Ink Spectra 6 brings full color support to ePaper digital signage
E Ink’s paper-like displays are low-power screens that offer a paper-like viewing experience. They’re easily visible with ambient lighting (so an artificial light is optional). And they can display a static image indefinitely since they only consume power when you change what’s on the screen. Up until recently most E Ink displays were black and […]
Posted inNews
Dasung Paperlike 253 U is a monitor with a 25.3 inch curved E Ink display
Over the years, plenty of companies have used E Ink displays in eBook readers. A growing number are also putting them in tablets or “eNotes” with larger screens and support for pen input. But Dasung is one of the only companies that makes E Ink monitors. The company’s latest model is also the first I’ve […]
Posted inNews
Solar powered E Ink tablets could be on the way
E Ink displays are known for their paper-like qualities including the ability to view the screens using only ambient lighting. In fact, unlike most electronic displays, the glare-free displays often look better in direct sunlight than they do indoors. And soon you may be able to buy E Ink tablets and other devices that also […]
Posted inNews
2 Comments on Dasung Link hits Indiegogo for $299 and up (6.7 inch E Ink touchscreen monitor for your phone)
Dasung Link hits Indiegogo for $299 and up (6.7 inch E Ink touchscreen monitor for your phone)
2 Comments on Dasung Link hits Indiegogo for $299 and up (6.7 inch E Ink touchscreen monitor for your phone)Dasung has been using E Ink displays to make unusual devices for years, including tablets and monitors with paper-like black and white displays. But the Dasung Link might be the company’s weirdest product yet: it’s a 6.7 inch portable touchscreen monitor meant to be paired with a smartphone, allowing you to view and interact with […]
Posted inNews
Lilbits: Digital Posters with 42 inch E Ink displays, Steam ends support for older Windows versions
No Comments on Lilbits: Digital Posters with 42 inch E Ink displays, Steam ends support for older Windows versionsDevice makers have been using E Ink displays for eBook readers for two decades. But in recent years E Ink has been pushing into other areas including wearables, signage, and even architectural applications. Now the company is partnering with Sharp to bring “Digital Posters” to Japan. Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around […]
Posted inNews
Lilbits: A DIY Raspberry Pi-powered eReader, Pixel 7a specs leaked, and what’s next from Framework?
6 Comments on Lilbits: A DIY Raspberry Pi-powered eReader, Pixel 7a specs leaked, and what’s next from Framework?We’ve seen people design eBook readers around Raspberry Pi hardware before. But there’s still something pretty nifty about seeing a new open hardware project that shows you don’t need to settle for buying a Kindle, Kobo or other name-brand device to read eBooks on an electronic paper display. Redditor /u/thataintthis shares details of DIY piEreader […]
Posted inNews
Inky Frame 4.0″ is a small 7-color E Ink display powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico W
Pimoroni’s Inky Frame 4.0″ is a small, low-power electronic paper display with a limited color palette, five buttons for controls, a microSD card reader for storage, and a Raspberry Pi Pico W at the heart of the system. Designed for use as digital photo frame, digital signage, or a display for a home automation system […]
Posted inNews
Dasung Link is a 6.7 inch E Ink monitor for your smartphone (updated)
Dasung is a Chinese company the specialized in displays and tablets with E Ink displays. But the Dasung Link is something a little different – it’s the company’s first 6.7 inch E ePaper display meant to be used with your smartphone. While we’ve seen phones with E Ink displays before, the Dasung Link is more […]
Posted inNews
This DIY e-paper instant camera is like a digital polaroid (for ephemeral photos)
E Ink screens can display a static image indefinitely without consuming any power. So while they’re probably best known for their use in eBook readers, they’ve become increasingly popular options for digital signage such as price tags. But one hacker came up with another use for small E Ink displays: photography. Cameron Dowd’s e-paper instant […]