I built this e-ink frame for ~$200 (60% off vs original selling price $499!!)

I saw a reel about an e-ink art frame on Instagram and immediately wanted one. Then I looked up the price — $499...that's way over my budget. I had never built anything electronic in my life, but I kept going back to that video. So eventually I thought: maybe I can just make one myself. I bought the parts off Taobao, asked Gemini a lot of questions, and ended up with my own version for around $200. 🔗 Parts I used (affiliate): Good Display e-ink DIY kit (AliExpress): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4r... FPC 60-pin connector (AliExpress): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2v... FPC 60-pin extension cable (AliExpress): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2w... 2500mAh battery pack (AliExpress): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3w... Type-C cable with switch (AliExpress): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3g... 💡 Chapters: 00:00 Start 00:12 Detailed price list 00:30 How I got hooked 01:03 Researching DIY kits (Pimoroni, SeeedStudio, Good Display) 02:37 Design the stack 03:05 Assembly 04:40 Uploading a picture #eink #diy #maker #einkframe #gooddisplay #blooming8 #diyhome #makercommunity #seeedstudio #pimoroni #epaper #eframe #smartframe #spectra6 #diyelectronics #einkcanvas #InkPoster #auraink #ikea #KoKonna