Turning an old Amazon Kindle into a eInk development platform
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HN comment orderThe blog post is greatly interesting, yet this bit melted my heart: > In case that site dies here’s the key snippet of Javascript: By taking the initiative and archiving this bit of crucial information and not simply trusting that the link will remain there permanently, they go beyond thoughtfulness.
Inkplate sells recycled kindle displays with an ESP32 board and all the firmware necessary to use them, see their website https://inkplate.io/ That's easier if you're into e-paper technology, but they don't sell them for £7...
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Every submission
| Date | Title as submitted | By | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-09 | Turning an old Amazon Kindle into a eInk development platformFirst breakout · Best thread | miles | 373 | 95 |
| 2022-07-31 | Turning an old Amazon Kindle into a eInk development platform (2021)Latest 20+ point return | peter_d_sherman | 159 | 24 |
| 2025-12-26 | Turning an old Amazon Kindle into a eInk development platform | fanf2 | 1 | 0 |