Inky Dashboard Project Description

What is the project about?

The project is a simple e-ink dashboard designed to help users plan and organize their lives. It displays information on a 7-color E-ink display.

What problem does it solve?

It provides a low-power, always-on display for essential information like to-do lists and calendar events, reducing the need to constantly check phones or computers. It helps centralize daily planning in a visually clear and persistent way.

What are the features of the project?

To-do list integration with Todoist.
Calendar syncing with Google Calendar/iCal.
Multiple colors for calendar events.
Support for overlapping calendar events.
Deep sleep mode to conserve battery power.

What are the technologies used in the project?

Hardware: Inky Frame 7.3" 7-color E-ink display, Raspberry Pi Pico W.
Software/Libraries: LVGL (for display layout), C++
Server: Python, hosted on platforms like PythonAnywhere.
Integration: Todoist, Google Calendar/ical

What are the benefits of the project?

Low power consumption: E-ink displays only use power when updating, making it very energy efficient.
Always-on display: Information is always visible without needing to wake up a device.
Clear visibility: E-ink is easy to read in various lighting conditions, similar to paper.
Centralized information: Combines to-do lists and calendar events in one place.
Customizable: Can be modified to work with other E-ink displays.

What are the use cases of the project?

Personal daily planning and organization.
Displaying schedules and reminders in a home or office setting.
A low-distraction, always-on information display.
Time management.