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E-Paper Desk Calendar✳

Create an infrequently refreshed paperlike date display.

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Concept sketch · proposed build, not yet bench-verified
01 / BILL OF MATERIALS

What goes in.

Mapped component candidates. Compatibility and suppliers await validation.

COMPONENTROLEQTY
ESP32-C3 SuperMini ↗Controller01
2.9″ E-Paper Display ↗Display01
USB-C Prototyping Kit ↗Bench power01
3 UNIQUE PART TYPES3 ITEMS
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02 / THE APPROACH

Build sequence.

  1. 01

    Select the correct e-paper driver library.

  2. 02

    Render a static test pattern.

  3. 03

    Synchronize time and timezone safely.

  4. 04

    Use correct refresh intervals and full-refresh maintenance.

  5. 05

    Measure sleep current before battery testing.

⚑ ENGINEERING NOTE

Panel ghosting and burn-in may result from incorrect refresh behavior; consult module documentation.

Concept-stage plan; bench validation and firmware QA pending.
COMPATIBLE CANDIDATES

The building blocks.

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