Epaper display

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The beauty of an ePaper display lies in its ability to showcase information without consuming power, using energy only when the display changes. This enables IoT and other displays to be truly wireless, free from unsightly power cords, and requiring a single charge that lasts for months. Unfortunately, suitable ePaper displays for makers are scarce on the market. Recently, however, (https://blog.squix.org) and (https://www.tindie.com/products/cxandy/azsmz-epaper-29-with-usb-to-serial/?pt=ac_prod_search) introduced a 2.9" model. I aimed to give the enclosure a conservative yet modern look. The result resembles a thermostat, which is fitting since it shares a similar form factor: "It hangs on the wall," appears convenient, has a technical approach, and blends in seamlessly with its surroundings. Printing was surprisingly challenging. Sanding the edges may become necessary (which I haven't done so far, as evident from the photos). Wrapping, however, proved to be the major hurdle. I suspect that the structure of the front isn't well-suited for the bed, resulting in a broken print. Nevertheless, printing with PLA instead of ABS might be a better approach, as I did.