M5Stack Launches PaperMono

I wouldn't anticipate too much from m5stack. They have a habit of developing products that are well designed from a physical standpoint... but when you try to develop with them one finds that the software and support needed to achieve your goals are half-baked and downright annoying. UIFlow1/2, I'm looking at you...

For reference, see the M5dinmeter

	▲	Saris 5 minutes ago \| parent \| next [-]
		These are an ESP32-S3 so you can use standard tools instead of whatever their offering is. Like EEZ Studio for GUI creation on LVGL. Most of their products are ESP32 based I think.
	▲	itsthisjustin an hour ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		You can just use freeink.org to develop for it fwiw

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NDlurker 2 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

This is competition for the new XTEINK X4 Pro. Cost about half the price and is compatible with Crosspoint too.

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3D30497420 an hour ago | parent [-]

I really don't understand why the XTEINK X4 Pro doesn't have a built-in USB-C port. A good part of the appeal of a device like that is less lock-in, but then you're stuck with a proprietary connector.

I guess this makes it a bit thinner and maybe a larger battery? I'd much rather have a slightly larger/thicker device and built-in USB-C.

	▲	hadlock 42 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		The "original" XTEINK X4 (not pro) has a USB-C port - that's explicitly why I bought it. It looks like it is out of production now. The good news is they are a proven, very popular device (it's just an e-ink display glued to an ESP32 with good third party support) so this class of device should be available on AliExpress soon if not already.

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3D30497420 an hour ago | parent | prev | next [-]

This announcement is from a few days ago. And it seems everywhere is out-of-stock. Any news about potential availability? (In the US ideally.)

	▲	big_toast 17 minutes ago \| parent \| next [-]
		M5Stack's twitter says 2 to 3 months [0] to restock because they're out of eink driver ic. When I submitted the story maybe 8 hours[1] after the announcement, it was already out of stock. This person says it sold out in 1 second - https://x.com/henry19840301/status/2090652363434647738 - if that's possible. [0]:https://x.com/M5Stack/status/2091116748686922069 [1]:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49390702
	▲	notatoad 12 minutes ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		i can't remember where i read it, but a few days ago i saw they didn't expect a restock until next year

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anonymous344 an hour ago | parent | prev [-]

nice, out of stock

would need a cheaper one esp32, display the same size, battery and few buttons, no need for lights or even chassis, can 3d print it. but only found screens too small or costs more than this device!

btw where does these ship from?