This $48 e-paper display can be whatever you want it to be
Summary
Seeed Studio and TRMNL sell a $48 DIY e-paper display kit that can show information such as calendars, weather, and news. Users can connect it to TRMNL’s hosted service, use Seeed software options, or run their own server; the TRMNL service requires a one-time $50 license after a 14-day trial.Key Facts
- The kit combines Seeed Studio hardware with firmware and software maintained by TRMNL.
- The display is designed to show information continuously without requiring users to interact with a slow interface.
- TRMNL was founded by Ryan Kulp in 2023, and its first e-paper device launched through crowdfunding in 2024.
- Seeed and TRMNL announced their partnership to develop the kit in July 2025.
- The standard TRMNL setup includes a 14-day trial, followed by a one-time $50 license fee for continued access to TRMNL servers.
- Seeed offers alternatives that include Home Assistant compatibility and its SenseCraft Seeedash platform.
- Users with their own server can use TRMNL’s open-source Terminus container and direct the device to their server.
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