Giorgio Mendoza writes that Makerfabs has released the MaTouch ESP32-S3 7.5-inch Quad-Color E-Ink board, pairing an 800×480 four-color electrophoretic display with an ESP32-S3R8 controller, a four-microphone array, a six-axis IMU, and microSD storage for low-power displays and voice-controlled interfaces.
- Priced at $59.80, with an optional OV3660 3-megapixel camera adding $4.80
- The E Ink panel uses a JD79665 controller with a full-screen refresh time of about 20 seconds
- Software support includes ESP-IDF 5.4.2 and Arduino, with published examples for camera capture and voice-activated image browsing
- The board supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 LE, with 8MB PSRAM and 16MB SPI flash
- Priced at $59.80, with an optional OV3660 3-megapixel camera adding $4.80
- The E Ink panel uses a JD79665 controller with a full-screen refresh time of about 20 seconds
- Software support includes ESP-IDF 5.4.2 and Arduino, with published examples for camera capture and voice-activated image browsing
- The board supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 LE, with 8MB PSRAM and 16MB SPI flash
Michael Kozlowski writes that Seeed Studio's reTerminal Sticky is an e-paper device arriving September 15th to serve as a shared household reminder hub. It features an E-Ink touchscreen for displaying notes, weather updates, and messages on magnetic surfaces like refrigerators or walls.
- Features voice transcription via physical buttons and remote control through the Seeedash app.
- Supports Home Assistant integration using ESPHome or custom OpenDisplay firmware.
- Includes a 750 mAh battery that lasts up to months in Battery Saver Mode.
- Features voice transcription via physical buttons and remote control through the Seeedash app.
- Supports Home Assistant integration using ESPHome or custom OpenDisplay firmware.
- Includes a 750 mAh battery that lasts up to months in Battery Saver Mode.
This article details six projects built using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, including a USB gadget for automation, a network scanner, an OctoPi print server, an MQTT broker, a retro gaming system, and an E Ink weather display. It highlights the board's affordability, power efficiency, and versatility for various home lab and side projects.
Amazon has launched the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, the first color version of its e-reader. The device features E Ink's Kaleido technology, is priced at $279.99, and is set to ship starting October 30th.
