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Open-Source e-Ink Bike Computer Features Sunlight Display, GPS

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This item details the development of an open-source e-ink bike computer, highlighting its features such as a sunlight-readable 4.7" e-paper display, an SD card slot for offline maps, and GPS capabilities. It also notes several tradeoffs, including the absence of a pressure sensor for accurate ascent measurement, basic GPS performance, lack of a magnetometer for orientation when stopped, and an estimated battery life of around 7.4 hours. The device's hardware buttons are described as weak, and it lacks waterproofing, requiring a separate case for wet conditions. AI

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Open-Source e-Ink Bike Computer Features Sunlight Display, GPS

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