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💡 What’s This Project About?
Read moreEDC Book transforms the M5 Paper S3 into a hackable, ultra-customizable e-ink ebook reader.
❓ Why I Built ItI dreamed of a truly personal e-reader: lightweight, razor-sharp e-ink display, and completely hackable to my taste.EDC Book makes it real: Open-source firmware + M5 Paper S3 = A deeply customizable reader for tinkerers who love books on their terms.
⚙️ How It Works1. Flash & BootBurn firmware via M5 Burner → Insert SD card with books.
2. Customize Your Universe
- Fonts: Convert TTF →
.bin(using tools) → load to/font - Covers: Add
bookname.jpgto/cover - Power Art:
bg.jpgin/pic(random/cycle modes!)
3. Wireless Control
- Access web UI (device shows IP)
- Upload/delete books, adjust settings, sync time
4. Power Hacks
- Auto sleep/shutdown timers
- Reprogram power button: lock/sleep/"boss key"
Reading on your own custom-built reader: the ultimate geek flex!
Why Hackster Will ❤️ This- $59 hardware (M5 Paper S3) → Full-featured e-reader
- Solve real pains: GBK/UTF-8 support + OTA freedom
- No black boxes: All code/data stays local
- DIY pride: "I built this!" factor ✨
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