My solar-powered, ePaper digital photo frame
This is version 2 of my ongoing heirloom device project, a digital photo frame built with the goal of lasting longer than your typical gadget. There's a part of me that wishes to commercialize a polished version of this product, but the more I speak to people, the more I become convinced that I belong to a very small minority.
My solar-powered, ePaper digital photo frame launched on May 16, 2023 with 154 votes, #246 of 4,910 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
In plain words
My solar-powered, ePaper digital photo frame is a digital photo display powered by solar energy with an ePaper screen, designed to function as a long-lasting device intended to serve as a family heirloom. The frame is built for people seeking durable electronics that can be passed down through generations rather than replaced frequently. What distinguishes this project is its focus on longevity and sustainability through solar power and ePaper technology, representing an alternative approach to typical consumer electronics.
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Personal blog of Giacomo Miceli
It’s been over two years since I started tinkering with the idea of a solar-powered, ePaper digital photo frame. My first version was functional but had a number of issues that made me go back to the drawing board. The biggest issue with version one was the battery. After a few hundred load/unload cycles, it went bust — as I expected. There are many projects and even commercial products out there using a larger li-ion battery than the one I used for my v1, some of which promise up to two refreshes a day, for an entire year, before needing to recharge the battery. Many people would think that it’s perfectly acceptable for an object that for 99.9% of its life will just hang…from jamez.it
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