Paul-Vincent Roll (he/him)Mar 18, 2024

I finalized my epaper calendar! 🤩
Calendar events are pulled from @homeassistant the device itself is running @esphome. It automatically shows as many entries as can be fitted on the screen, same day entries get grouped together.

Optionally a random quote can be displayed on the bottom or alternatively the next event of the day. The device is battery powered and uses deep sleep to extend the battery life.

If you want to build your own: https://github.com/paviro/ESPHome-ePaper-Calendar

I am super grateful for boosts!

GitHub - paviro/ESPHome-ePaper-Calendar: A sleek and minimalist ePaper calendar using ESPHome.

A sleek and minimalist ePaper calendar using ESPHome. - paviro/ESPHome-ePaper-Calendar

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Show threadKonrad S.Mar 19, 2024
@paul @homeassistant @esphome This is pretty amazing. I was thinking about building a digital clapperboard (for filming) with an e-ink display. How power this it draw with a display and an esp32?
Show threadPaul-Vincent Roll (he/him)Mar 19, 2024
@kyrt been thinking about this forever as I am a 2nd AC mainly haven’t found that to be practical yet though sadly do you think it really would be? I don’t have a final power estimate
Show threadKonrad S.
@paul I mean, to make it work could be fun :) I could imagine to mirror kinda a Webinterface with the values I need, which could be controlled via a phone or PC. I have to look into your project, it is for sure inspiring!
Mar 19, 2024 at 11:42amWeb
Show threadPaul-Vincent Roll (he/him)Mar 19, 2024
@kyrt my problem with the idea is that I haven't found anything that would be faster than a pen on set but good luck! Keep me posted!
Show threadKonrad S.Mar 19, 2024
@paul true, but when you're a one man army, it is good to keep the hands clean, but in the end, you're right, its my inner child that wants to tinker shid