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DIY e-ink pda

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published 2021-11-16 22:55

updated 2023-09-22 15:00

= It's possible to build this with Open Source hardware Now = I can't stop thinking about this device, coupled with some sort of AR glasses and an external keyboard, as my future of computing. It's actually fairly possible to build as an open source project:

Take the MNT Pocket Reform motherboard and design a case that gets rid of the hinge and keyboard. Place an e-ink display of adequate size in it's stead. Build a WM/DE around the e-Ink display.

Things to Consider

  • LTE Modem
  • Bluetooth Module
  • Calls, and Video Calls
  • Camera, Microphone
  • Detachable case which houses Glasses, Keyboard, Headphones

By decoupling lots of the laptop into separate parts, we approach a phone hybrid. But this does not mean it is permacomputing. The batteries that go into other items would be non-replaceable, at least for ear phones.

Tied to this, I've been thinking more about Un-obtrusive Input Devices. If it had enough sensitivity, I'm positive there's a way to ▒▓▔▕ around and make it appear as an input device when plugged into a stronger machine, if you desired.

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Since I haven't had a smartphone for a while now, I've been thinking about what I actually want out of a mobile device, and basically settled on something approaching a PDA that can take text input over bluetooth. I want a small (3 inch?) device with an e-ink display that can show me tasks, calendar, play music and podcasts and take notes and that's about it. Note taking input would have to be via bluetooth keyboard in a way that is perhaps attachable to the device, but not necessarily. There are a few bulids like this on instructables.

Maybe I'm just reeling from the lack of scroll


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