This $48 e-paper display can be whatever you want it to be
The author reviews a $48 DIY e-paper display kit developed collaboratively by Seeed Studio and TRMNL, highlighting its ability to run custom software from any ecosystem. The author previously experimented with modding a $30 Lenovo ThinkSmart View business device with LineageOS, but found its limited RAM caused sluggishness. The new TRMNL kit's e-paper display offers better performance and flexibility for displaying custom content without the demanding UI of traditional smart displays.
Key points
- Seeed Studio and TRMNL's $48 DIY e-paper display kit
- Runs custom software from preferred ecosystems
- Compared favorably to modded Lenovo ThinkSmart View ($30)
- Better performance and less resource-intensive than standard smart displays
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