Eink display controlled by esp32

Project to try out the embedded coding scene. Control an https://www.waveshare.com/product/4.2inch-e-paper-module.htm with an esp32 (ESP32-S3-DevkitC-1). Shows the current time on the display.

goals

Learn what embedded programming is like Control the Eink display Show a clock on the eink screen

Eventual features

3d printed case over the air updates

Build steps

• Install ESP_IDF https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/latest/esp32s3/get-started/linux-macos-setup.html#get-started-linux-macos-first-steps
• Run get_idf
• ? Cmake or something

links

https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/latest/esp32s3/hw-reference/esp32s3/user-guide-devkitc-1.html https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/latest/esp32s3/get-started/index.html Step 5: https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/latest/esp32s3/get-started/linux-macos-setup.html#get-started-linux-macos-first-steps

http://essentialscrap.com/eink/ Gaat ook specifiek over mijn display unit.

Notes

Display I have isn't easy to control. I'd need a controller chip or something. Or

Todo

Buy a new screen; maybe with raspi header and control it from the ESP. 2. https://www.waveshare.com/product/4.2inch-e-paper-module.htm

Choice between uart & SPI too...