A Customizable Eink Accessory Display for Your Desk Setup

TLDRCreate a small eink accessory display for your desk setup. It can show basic data like time, weather, and computer stats. The display is customizable and can sync with different devices. Learn how to build it by watching the video.

Key insights

💡The eink accessory display is a low power device that shows basic data and can be customized.

🌡️The display can show temperature and other computer stats, making it useful for monitoring performance.

📊The display can also show information like stock market data and internet data when connected over Wi-Fi.

🎨The user interface of the display is completely customizable, allowing you to design it to match your theme.

The eink display is easy to read at all angles and does not emit a distracting glow.

Q&A

What can the eink accessory display show?

The display can show basic data like time, weather, and computer stats, as well as information like stock market data and internet data when connected over Wi-Fi.

Can I customize the display?

Yes, the user interface of the display is completely customizable, allowing you to design it to match your theme.

Is the display easy to read?

Yes, the eink display is easy to read at all angles and does not emit a distracting glow.

How long does the battery last?

The battery life depends on power optimization. With power optimization, it can last up to a month, but without optimization, it may last around 24 hours.

Can the display show grayscale or multicolor designs?

The code base used in the video only supports black and white designs, but the hardware technically supports grayscale. Multicolor designs can be achieved with a different display panel.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Introduction to the eink accessory display for desk setups.

00:09Overview of the basic data the display can show like time and weather.

00:22Demonstration of how the display can sync with different devices like a laptop or gaming console.

00:36Explanation of how the display can show computer stats like CPU, GPU, and memory load.

01:43Details about the hardware used in the eink display project.

02:25Limitations of the eink display project, including grayscale support and battery life.

03:25Final thoughts and links to the source code.