Introducing Beepberry – a portable e-paper computer for hackers
5 hours ago
- Created a weekend device using e-paper screen, physical keyboard, and Raspberry Pi for distraction-free chatting.
- Beeper's integration with 15+ chat networks and Matrix-based hackability enabled the project.
- Beepberry is an open-source, portable computing device with high-contrast e-paper display, tactile keyboard/touchpad, and RP2040 controller.
- Powered by Raspberry Pi Zero W, it supports all Beeper chat networks and Linux applications.
- Features include ultra-low power LCD, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, backlit keyboard, RGB LED, GPIO breakout, USB-C, and 2000mAh battery.
- Targeted at Linux-proficient developers; no case, battery exposed, software setup required.
- Includes skinned CLI Matrix client (gomuks), expandable via USB/GPIO for LTE, LoRA, etc.
- 50 units ready to ship; pre-orders for next batch in 2-3 months; no warranty (devkit).