E-INK Spectra Color Picture Frame

EINK Spectra 6 is a new color e-paper technology that uses electrophoretically charged particles to display vibrant colors. It’s easy on the eyes and ideal for static images that won’t distract you.

I really liked the idea of having a smart connected display in a “classic” picture frame, but the price of such technology was a little bit too much for my taste. Luckily, Seeedstudio made available the EE002 Spectra kit for around 150€, which is definetly less than preassembled kit that cost nearly twice as much. I purchased a worn up picture frame with a characterstic look and used thick cardboard and MDF to mount the display. The whole setup is powered by a 2500 mAh battery, which lasts about a month depending on how often the display updates. Each update takes roughly 20 seconds.